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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.82, 1,067.95 and 442.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.82, 1,067.95 and 442.30 is: 610.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.82 : 1,067.95 = 442.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.82/1,067.95 = 442.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.82x = 1,067.95 × 442.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.82x = 472,350.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,350.51/773.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.41

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