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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.71, 1,067.78 and 442.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.71, 1,067.78 and 442.24 is: 610.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.71 : 1,067.78 = 442.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.71/1,067.78 = 442.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.71x = 1,067.78 × 442.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.71x = 472,215.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,215.03/773.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.33

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