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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.50, 1,068.63 and 442.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.50, 1,068.63 and 442.82 is: 610.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.50 : 1,068.63 = 442.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.50/1,068.63 = 442.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.50x = 1,068.63 × 442.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.50x = 473,210.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,210.74/774.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.99

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