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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.93, 1,068.05 and 442.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.93, 1,068.05 and 442.35 is: 610.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.93 : 1,068.05 = 442.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.93/1,068.05 = 442.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.93x = 1,068.05 × 442.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.93x = 472,451.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,451.92/773.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.46

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