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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.53, 1,068.80 and 438.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.53, 1,068.80 and 438.47 is: 605.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.53 : 1,068.80 = 438.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.53/1,068.80 = 438.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.53x = 1,068.80 × 438.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.53x = 468,631.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,631.70/774.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.05

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