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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.24, 1,067.09 and 423.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.24, 1,067.09 and 423.93 is: 585.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.24 : 1,067.09 = 423.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.24/1,067.09 = 423.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.24x = 1,067.09 × 423.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.24x = 452,371.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,371.46/773.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.03

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