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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.03, 1,066.79 and 423.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.03, 1,066.79 and 423.72 is: 584.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.03 : 1,066.79 = 423.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.03/1,066.79 = 423.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.03x = 1,066.79 × 423.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.03x = 452,018.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,018.14/773.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.74

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