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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.33, 1,068.57 and 425.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.33, 1,068.57 and 425.03 is: 586.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.33 : 1,068.57 = 425.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.33/1,068.57 = 425.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.33x = 1,068.57 × 425.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.33x = 454,168.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,168.96/774.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.53

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