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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.61, 1,068.98 and 443.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.61, 1,068.98 and 443.12 is: 611.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.61 : 1,068.98 = 443.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.61/1,068.98 = 443.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.61x = 1,068.98 × 443.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.61x = 473,678.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,678.86/774.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.51

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