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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.03, 1,068.16 and 442.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.03, 1,068.16 and 442.45 is: 610.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.03 : 1,068.16 = 442.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.03/1,068.16 = 442.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.03x = 1,068.16 × 442.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.03x = 472,611.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,611.45/774.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.59

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