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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.54, 1,068.85 and 425.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.54, 1,068.85 and 425.22 is: 586.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.54 : 1,068.85 = 425.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.54/1,068.85 = 425.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.54x = 1,068.85 × 425.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.54x = 454,496.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,496.40/774.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.80

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