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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.92, 1,067.94 and 442.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.92, 1,067.94 and 442.23 is: 610.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.92 : 1,067.94 = 442.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.92/1,067.94 = 442.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.92x = 1,067.94 × 442.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.92x = 472,275.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,275.11/773.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.24

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