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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.34, 1,068.52 and 438.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.34, 1,068.52 and 438.26 is: 604.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.34 : 1,068.52 = 438.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.34/1,068.52 = 438.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.34x = 1,068.52 × 438.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.34x = 468,289.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,289.97/774.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.76

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