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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.38, 1,067.26 and 424.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.38, 1,067.26 and 424.08 is: 585.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.38 : 1,067.26 = 424.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.38/1,067.26 = 424.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.38x = 1,067.26 × 424.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.38x = 452,603.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,603.62/773.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.23

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