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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.14, 1,068.33 and 424.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.14, 1,068.33 and 424.83 is: 586.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.14 : 1,068.33 = 424.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.14/1,068.33 = 424.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.14x = 1,068.33 × 424.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.14x = 453,858.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,858.63/774.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.28

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