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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.79, 1,067.82 and 442.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.79, 1,067.82 and 442.19 is: 610.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.79 : 1,067.82 = 442.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.79/1,067.82 = 442.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.79x = 1,067.82 × 442.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.79x = 472,180.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,180.34/773.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.22

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