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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.41, 1,068.79 and 442.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.41, 1,068.79 and 442.76 is: 611.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.41 : 1,068.79 = 442.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.41/1,068.79 = 442.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.41x = 1,068.79 × 442.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.41x = 473,217.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,217.46/774.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.07

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