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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.85, 1,067.85 and 442.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.85, 1,067.85 and 442.29 is: 610.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.85 : 1,067.85 = 442.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.85/1,067.85 = 442.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.85x = 1,067.85 × 442.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.85x = 472,299.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,299.38/773.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.32

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