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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.87, 1,067.99 and 442.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.87, 1,067.99 and 442.40 is: 610.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.87 : 1,067.99 = 442.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.87/1,067.99 = 442.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.87x = 1,067.99 × 442.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.87x = 472,471.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,471.22/773.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.53

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