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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774, 1,067.94 and 442.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774, 1,067.94 and 442.32 is: 610.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774 : 1,067.94 = 442.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774/1,067.94 = 442.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774x = 1,067.94 × 442.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774x = 472,371.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,371.22/774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.30

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