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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.42, 1,068.51 and 438.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.42, 1,068.51 and 438.33 is: 604.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.42 : 1,068.51 = 438.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.42/1,068.51 = 438.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.42x = 1,068.51 × 438.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.42x = 468,359.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,359.99/774.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.79

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