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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.46, 1,068.69 and 442.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.46, 1,068.69 and 442.97 is: 611.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.46 : 1,068.69 = 442.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.46/1,068.69 = 442.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.46x = 1,068.69 × 442.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.46x = 473,397.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,397.93/774.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.26

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