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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.17, 1,068.41 and 442.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.17, 1,068.41 and 442.67 is: 610.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.17 : 1,068.41 = 442.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.17/1,068.41 = 442.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.17x = 1,068.41 × 442.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.17x = 472,945.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,945.50/774.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.91

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