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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.18, 1,068.36 and 442.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.18, 1,068.36 and 442.60 is: 610.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.18 : 1,068.36 = 442.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.18/1,068.36 = 442.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.18x = 1,068.36 × 442.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.18x = 472,856.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,856.14/774.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.78

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