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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.96, 1,068.04 and 424.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.96, 1,068.04 and 424.64 is: 585.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.96 : 1,068.04 = 424.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.96/1,068.04 = 424.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.96x = 1,068.04 × 424.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.96x = 453,532.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,532.51/773.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.99

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