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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.85, 1,067.48 and 442.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.85, 1,067.48 and 442.21 is: 610.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.85 : 1,067.48 = 442.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.85/1,067.48 = 442.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.85x = 1,067.48 × 442.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.85x = 472,049.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,049.11/773.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.00

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