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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.13, 1,066.94 and 423.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.13, 1,066.94 and 423.84 is: 584.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.13 : 1,066.94 = 423.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.13/1,066.94 = 423.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.13x = 1,066.94 × 423.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.13x = 452,211.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,211.85/773.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.91

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