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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.25, 1,068.47 and 424.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.25, 1,068.47 and 424.96 is: 586.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.25 : 1,068.47 = 424.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.25/1,068.47 = 424.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.25x = 1,068.47 × 424.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.25x = 454,054.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,054.89/774.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.44

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