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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.56, 1,068.97 and 442.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.56, 1,068.97 and 442.94 is: 611.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.56 : 1,068.97 = 442.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.56/1,068.97 = 442.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.56x = 1,068.97 × 442.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.56x = 473,494.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,494.22/774.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.31

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