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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.39, 1,068.19 and 564.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.39, 1,068.19 and 564.28 is: 778.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.39 : 1,068.19 = 564.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.39/1,068.19 = 564.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.39x = 1,068.19 × 564.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.39x = 602,758.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,758.25/774.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.37

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