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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.08, 1,068.16 and 442.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.08, 1,068.16 and 442.60 is: 610.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.08 : 1,068.16 = 442.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.08/1,068.16 = 442.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.08x = 1,068.16 × 442.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.08x = 472,767.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,767.62/774.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.75

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