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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.94, 1,068 and 442.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.94, 1,068 and 442.38 is: 610.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.94 : 1,068 = 442.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.94/1,068 = 442.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.94x = 1,068 × 442.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.94x = 472,461.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,461.84/773.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.46

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