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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.11, 1,068.14 and 442.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.11, 1,068.14 and 442.46 is: 610.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.11 : 1,068.14 = 442.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.11/1,068.14 = 442.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.11x = 1,068.14 × 442.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.11x = 472,610.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,610.51/774.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.52

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