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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.89, 1,067.97 and 442.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.89, 1,067.97 and 442.38 is: 610.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.89 : 1,067.97 = 442.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.89/1,067.97 = 442.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.89x = 1,067.97 × 442.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.89x = 472,448.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,448.57/773.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.49

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