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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.19, 1,073.70 and 442.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.19, 1,073.70 and 442.10 is: 609.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.19 : 1,073.70 = 442.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.19/1,073.70 = 442.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.19x = 1,073.70 × 442.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.19x = 474,685.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,685.45/778.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.99

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