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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.43, 1,068.53 and 438.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.43, 1,068.53 and 438.34 is: 604.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.43 : 1,068.53 = 438.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.43/1,068.53 = 438.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.43x = 1,068.53 × 438.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.43x = 468,374.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,374.58/774.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.80

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