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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.00, 1,068.19 and 442.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.00, 1,068.19 and 442.45 is: 610.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.00 : 1,068.19 = 442.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.00/1,068.19 = 442.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.00x = 1,068.19 × 442.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.00x = 472,613.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,613.11/774.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.62

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