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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.82, 1,067.92 and 442.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.82, 1,067.92 and 442.33 is: 610.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.82 : 1,067.92 = 442.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.82/1,067.92 = 442.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.82x = 1,067.92 × 442.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.82x = 472,369.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,369.28/773.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.44

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