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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.28, 1,068.50 and 433.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.28, 1,068.50 and 433.58 is: 598.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.28 : 1,068.50 = 433.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.28/1,068.50 = 433.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.28x = 1,068.50 × 433.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.28x = 463,280.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,280.23/774.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.34

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