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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.30, 1,067.15 and 423.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.30, 1,067.15 and 423.98 is: 585.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.30 : 1,067.15 = 423.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.30/1,067.15 = 423.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.30x = 1,067.15 × 423.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.30x = 452,454.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,454.79/773.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.10

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