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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.26, 1,067.10 and 423.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.26, 1,067.10 and 423.96 is: 585.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.26 : 1,067.10 = 423.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.26/1,067.10 = 423.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.26x = 1,067.10 × 423.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.26x = 452,407.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,407.72/773.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.07

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