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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.24, 1,068.23 and 607.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.24, 1,068.23 and 607.94 is: 838.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.24 : 1,068.23 = 607.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.24/1,068.23 = 607.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.24x = 1,068.23 × 607.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.24x = 649,411.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,411.37/774.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.77

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