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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.58, 1,068.66 and 443.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.58, 1,068.66 and 443.02 is: 611.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.58 : 1,068.66 = 443.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.58/1,068.66 = 443.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.58x = 1,068.66 × 443.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.58x = 473,437.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,437.75/774.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.22

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