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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.90, 1,068.93 and 443.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.90, 1,068.93 and 443.34 is: 611.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.90 : 1,068.93 = 443.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.90/1,068.93 = 443.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.90x = 1,068.93 × 443.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.90x = 473,899.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,899.43/774.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.56

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