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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.26, 1,068.36 and 442.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.26, 1,068.36 and 442.56 is: 610.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.26 : 1,068.36 = 442.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.26/1,068.36 = 442.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.26x = 1,068.36 × 442.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.26x = 472,819.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,819.48/774.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.67

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