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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.78, 1,067.89 and 442.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.78, 1,067.89 and 442.23 is: 610.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.78 : 1,067.89 = 442.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.78/1,067.89 = 442.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.78x = 1,067.89 × 442.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.78x = 472,250.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,250.78/773.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.32

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