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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.61, 1,074.51 and 442.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.61, 1,074.51 and 442.50 is: 610.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.61 : 1,074.51 = 442.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.61/1,074.51 = 442.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.61x = 1,074.51 × 442.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.61x = 475,470.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,470.68/778.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.67

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