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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.28, 1,067.14 and 423.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.28, 1,067.14 and 423.97 is: 585.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.28 : 1,067.14 = 423.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.28/1,067.14 = 423.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.28x = 1,067.14 × 423.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.28x = 452,433.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,433.21/773.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.08

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