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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.76, 1,067.81 and 442.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.76, 1,067.81 and 442.17 is: 610.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.76 : 1,067.81 = 442.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.76/1,067.81 = 442.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.76x = 1,067.81 × 442.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.76x = 472,151.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,151.34/773.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.20

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