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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.10, 1,068.26 and 442.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.10, 1,068.26 and 442.53 is: 610.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.10 : 1,068.26 = 442.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.10/1,068.26 = 442.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.10x = 1,068.26 × 442.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.10x = 472,737.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,737.10/774.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.69

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