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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.32, 1,068.52 and 442.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.32, 1,068.52 and 442.68 is: 610.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.32 : 1,068.52 = 442.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.32/1,068.52 = 442.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.32x = 1,068.52 × 442.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.32x = 473,012.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,012.43/774.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.87

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