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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.63, 1,068.99 and 443.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.63, 1,068.99 and 443.06 is: 611.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.63 : 1,068.99 = 443.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.63/1,068.99 = 443.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.63x = 1,068.99 × 443.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.63x = 473,627.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,627.72/774.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.43

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