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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.19, 1,068.36 and 438.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.19, 1,068.36 and 438.08 is: 604.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.19 : 1,068.36 = 438.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.19/1,068.36 = 438.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.19x = 1,068.36 × 438.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.19x = 468,027.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,027.15/774.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.54

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