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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.31, 1,067.16 and 423.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.31, 1,067.16 and 423.99 is: 585.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.31 : 1,067.16 = 423.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.31/1,067.16 = 423.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.31x = 1,067.16 × 423.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.31x = 452,465.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,465.17/773.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.10

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