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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.33, 1,067.20 and 424.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.33, 1,067.20 and 424.02 is: 585.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.33 : 1,067.20 = 424.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.33/1,067.20 = 424.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.33x = 1,067.20 × 424.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.33x = 452,514.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,514.14/773.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.15

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