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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.35, 1,068.71 and 442.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.35, 1,068.71 and 442.70 is: 610.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.35 : 1,068.71 = 442.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.35/1,068.71 = 442.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.35x = 1,068.71 × 442.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.35x = 473,110.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,110.36/774.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.98

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