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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.42, 1,068.60 and 425.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.42, 1,068.60 and 425.10 is: 586.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.42 : 1,068.60 = 425.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.42/1,068.60 = 425.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.42x = 1,068.60 × 425.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.42x = 454,261.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,261.86/774.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.58

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