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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.05, 1,068.14 and 424.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.05, 1,068.14 and 424.67 is: 586.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.05 : 1,068.14 = 424.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.05/1,068.14 = 424.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.05x = 1,068.14 × 424.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.05x = 453,602.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,602.73/774.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.02

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