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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.54, 1,068.75 and 442.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.54, 1,068.75 and 442.89 is: 611.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.54 : 1,068.75 = 442.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.54/1,068.75 = 442.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.54x = 1,068.75 × 442.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.54x = 473,338.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,338.69/774.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.12

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