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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.28, 1,068.54 and 424.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.28, 1,068.54 and 424.98 is: 586.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.28 : 1,068.54 = 424.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.28/1,068.54 = 424.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.28x = 1,068.54 × 424.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.28x = 454,108.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,108.13/774.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.49

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