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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.04, 1,068.24 and 424.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.04, 1,068.24 and 424.75 is: 586.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.04 : 1,068.24 = 424.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.04/1,068.24 = 424.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.04x = 1,068.24 × 424.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.04x = 453,734.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,734.94/774.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.19

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