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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.61, 1,068.96 and 443.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.61, 1,068.96 and 443.04 is: 611.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.61 : 1,068.96 = 443.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.61/1,068.96 = 443.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.61x = 1,068.96 × 443.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.61x = 473,592.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,592.04/774.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.39

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