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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.71, 1,067.51 and 442.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.71, 1,067.51 and 442.08 is: 609.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.71 : 1,067.51 = 442.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.71/1,067.51 = 442.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.71x = 1,067.51 × 442.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.71x = 471,925.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,925.93/773.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.95

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