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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.20, 1,068.38 and 442.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.20, 1,068.38 and 442.71 is: 610.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.20 : 1,068.38 = 442.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.20/1,068.38 = 442.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.20x = 1,068.38 × 442.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.20x = 472,982.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,982.51/774.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.93

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