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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.82, 1,067.83 and 442.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.82, 1,067.83 and 442.22 is: 610.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.82 : 1,067.83 = 442.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.82/1,067.83 = 442.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.82x = 1,067.83 × 442.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.82x = 472,219.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,219.35/773.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.25

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