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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.96, 1,068.14 and 442.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.96, 1,068.14 and 442.42 is: 610.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.96 : 1,068.14 = 442.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.96/1,068.14 = 442.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.96x = 1,068.14 × 442.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.96x = 472,564.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,564.93/773.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.58

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