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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.98, 1,068.16 and 442.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.98, 1,068.16 and 442.45 is: 610.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.98 : 1,068.16 = 442.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.98/1,068.16 = 442.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.98x = 1,068.16 × 442.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.98x = 472,607.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,607.39/773.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.62

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