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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.33, 1,068.56 and 420.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.33, 1,068.56 and 420.24 is: 579.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.33 : 1,068.56 = 420.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.33/1,068.56 = 420.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.33x = 1,068.56 × 420.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.33x = 449,049.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,049.55/774.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.92

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