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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.16, 1,068.84 and 568.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.16, 1,068.84 and 568.08 is: 784.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.16 : 1,068.84 = 568.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.16/1,068.84 = 568.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.16x = 1,068.84 × 568.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.16x = 607,186.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,186.63/774.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.32

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