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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.73, 1,067.74 and 442.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.73, 1,067.74 and 442.15 is: 610.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.73 : 1,067.74 = 442.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.73/1,067.74 = 442.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.73x = 1,067.74 × 442.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.73x = 472,097.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,097.47/773.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.16

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