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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.16, 1,068.38 and 424.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.16, 1,068.38 and 424.84 is: 586.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.16 : 1,068.38 = 424.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.16/1,068.38 = 424.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.16x = 1,068.38 × 424.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.16x = 453,890.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,890.56/774.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.30

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