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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.58, 1,068.93 and 443.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.58, 1,068.93 and 443.03 is: 611.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.58 : 1,068.93 = 443.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.58/1,068.93 = 443.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.58x = 1,068.93 × 443.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.58x = 473,570.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,570.73/774.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.39

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