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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.60, 1,068.82 and 442.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.60, 1,068.82 and 442.99 is: 611.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.60 : 1,068.82 = 442.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.60/1,068.82 = 442.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.60x = 1,068.82 × 442.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.60x = 473,476.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,476.57/774.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.25

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