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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.73, 1,067.44 and 442.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.73, 1,067.44 and 442.11 is: 609.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.73 : 1,067.44 = 442.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.73/1,067.44 = 442.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.73x = 1,067.44 × 442.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.73x = 471,925.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,925.90/773.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.94

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