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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.03, 1,068.16 and 424.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.03, 1,068.16 and 424.72 is: 586.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.03 : 1,068.16 = 424.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.03/1,068.16 = 424.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.03x = 1,068.16 × 424.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.03x = 453,668.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,668.92/774.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.11

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