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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.43, 1,068.80 and 442.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.43, 1,068.80 and 442.88 is: 611.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.43 : 1,068.80 = 442.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.43/1,068.80 = 442.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.43x = 1,068.80 × 442.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.43x = 473,352.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,352.61/774.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.23

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