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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.38, 1,068.32 and 442.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.38, 1,068.32 and 442.74 is: 610.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.38 : 1,068.32 = 442.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.38/1,068.32 = 442.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.38x = 1,068.32 × 442.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.38x = 472,988.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,988.00/774.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.80

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