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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.02, 1,068.15 and 442.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.02, 1,068.15 and 442.44 is: 610.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.02 : 1,068.15 = 442.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.02/1,068.15 = 442.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.02x = 1,068.15 × 442.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.02x = 472,592.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,592.29/774.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.57

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