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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.94, 1,068.18 and 608.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.94, 1,068.18 and 608.89 is: 839.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.94 : 1,068.18 = 608.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.94/1,068.18 = 608.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.94x = 1,068.18 × 608.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.94x = 650,404.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,404.12/774.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.30

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