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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.47, 1,068.77 and 425.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.47, 1,068.77 and 425.16 is: 586.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.47 : 1,068.77 = 425.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.47/1,068.77 = 425.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.47x = 1,068.77 × 425.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.47x = 454,398.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,398.25/774.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.72

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