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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.41, 1,068.68 and 442.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.41, 1,068.68 and 442.89 is: 611.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.41 : 1,068.68 = 442.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.41/1,068.68 = 442.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.41x = 1,068.68 × 442.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.41x = 473,311.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,311.18/774.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.19

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