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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.04, 1,066.78 and 423.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.04, 1,066.78 and 423.72 is: 584.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.04 : 1,066.78 = 423.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.04/1,066.78 = 423.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.04x = 1,066.78 × 423.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.04x = 452,016.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,016.02/773.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.73

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