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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.42, 1,068.54 and 442.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.42, 1,068.54 and 442.96 is: 611.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.42 : 1,068.54 = 442.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.42/1,068.54 = 442.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.42x = 1,068.54 × 442.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.42x = 473,320.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,320.48/774.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.19

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