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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.70, 1,068.96 and 443.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.70, 1,068.96 and 443.08 is: 611.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.70 : 1,068.96 = 443.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.70/1,068.96 = 443.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.70x = 1,068.96 × 443.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.70x = 473,634.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,634.80/774.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.38

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