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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.86, 1,067.90 and 442.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.86, 1,067.90 and 442.38 is: 610.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.86 : 1,067.90 = 442.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.86/1,067.90 = 442.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.86x = 1,067.90 × 442.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.86x = 472,417.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,417.60/773.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.47

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