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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.20, 1,068.41 and 424.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.20, 1,068.41 and 424.91 is: 586.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.20 : 1,068.41 = 424.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.20/1,068.41 = 424.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.20x = 1,068.41 × 424.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.20x = 453,970.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,970.63/774.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.38

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