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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.40, 1,068.68 and 442.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.40, 1,068.68 and 442.84 is: 611.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.40 : 1,068.68 = 442.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.40/1,068.68 = 442.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.40x = 1,068.68 × 442.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.40x = 473,254.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,254.25/774.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.12

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