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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.88, 1,067.99 and 442.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.88, 1,067.99 and 442.41 is: 610.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.88 : 1,067.99 = 442.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.88/1,067.99 = 442.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.88x = 1,067.99 × 442.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.88x = 472,489.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,489.46/773.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.55

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