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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.93, 1,068.03 and 442.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.93, 1,068.03 and 442.37 is: 610.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.93 : 1,068.03 = 442.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.93/1,068.03 = 442.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.93x = 1,068.03 × 442.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.93x = 472,459.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,459.09/773.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.47

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