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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.66, 1,068.89 and 438.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.66, 1,068.89 and 438.56 is: 605.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.66 : 1,068.89 = 438.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.66/1,068.89 = 438.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.66x = 1,068.89 × 438.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.66x = 468,770.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,770.51/774.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.13

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