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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.10, 1,068 and 442.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.10, 1,068 and 442.29 is: 610.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.10 : 1,068 = 442.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.10/1,068 = 442.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.10x = 1,068 × 442.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.10x = 472,365.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,365.72/774.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.21

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