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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.83, 1,068.11 and 442.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.83, 1,068.11 and 442.44 is: 610.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.83 : 1,068.11 = 442.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.83/1,068.11 = 442.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.83x = 1,068.11 × 442.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.83x = 472,574.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,574.59/773.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.70

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