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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.48, 1,068.96 and 443.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.48, 1,068.96 and 443.07 is: 611.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.48 : 1,068.96 = 443.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.48/1,068.96 = 443.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.48x = 1,068.96 × 443.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.48x = 473,624.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,624.11/774.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.54

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