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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.09, 1,068.15 and 442.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.09, 1,068.15 and 442.50 is: 610.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.09 : 1,068.15 = 442.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.09/1,068.15 = 442.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.09x = 1,068.15 × 442.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.09x = 472,654.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,654.03/774.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.59

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