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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.96, 1,068 and 442.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.96, 1,068 and 442.28 is: 610.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.96 : 1,068 = 442.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.96/1,068 = 442.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.96x = 1,068 × 442.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.96x = 472,355.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,355.04/773.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.31

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