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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.07, 1,068.29 and 442.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.07, 1,068.29 and 442.54 is: 610.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.07 : 1,068.29 = 442.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.07/1,068.29 = 442.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.07x = 1,068.29 × 442.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.07x = 472,761.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,761.06/774.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.75

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