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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.23, 1,068.30 and 438.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.23, 1,068.30 and 438.12 is: 604.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.23 : 1,068.30 = 438.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.23/1,068.30 = 438.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.23x = 1,068.30 × 438.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.23x = 468,039.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,039.36/774.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.53

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