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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.92, 1,068.01 and 424.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.92, 1,068.01 and 424.61 is: 585.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.92 : 1,068.01 = 424.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.92/1,068.01 = 424.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.92x = 1,068.01 × 424.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.92x = 453,481.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,481.32/773.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.96

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