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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.20, 1,066.99 and 423.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.20, 1,066.99 and 423.89 is: 584.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.20 : 1,066.99 = 423.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.20/1,066.99 = 423.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.20x = 1,066.99 × 423.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.20x = 452,278.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,278.94/773.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.95

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