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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.35, 1,067.21 and 424.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.35, 1,067.21 and 424.03 is: 585.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.35 : 1,067.21 = 424.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.35/1,067.21 = 424.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.35x = 1,067.21 × 424.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.35x = 452,526.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,526.94/773.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.15

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