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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.67, 1,067.72 and 442.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.67, 1,067.72 and 442.13 is: 610.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.67 : 1,067.72 = 442.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.67/1,067.72 = 442.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.67x = 1,067.72 × 442.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.67x = 472,071.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,071.50/773.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.17

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