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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.46, 1,068.76 and 425.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.46, 1,068.76 and 425.15 is: 586.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.46 : 1,068.76 = 425.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.46/1,068.76 = 425.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.46x = 1,068.76 × 425.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.46x = 454,375.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,375.84/774.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.70

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