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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.17, 1,068.35 and 424.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.17, 1,068.35 and 424.86 is: 586.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.17 : 1,068.35 = 424.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.17/1,068.35 = 424.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.17x = 1,068.35 × 424.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.17x = 453,899.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,899.18/774.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.30

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