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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.19, 1,067.02 and 423.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.19, 1,067.02 and 423.90 is: 584.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.19 : 1,067.02 = 423.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.19/1,067.02 = 423.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.19x = 1,067.02 × 423.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.19x = 452,309.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,309.78/773.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.99

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