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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.39, 1,067.28 and 424.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.39, 1,067.28 and 424.07 is: 585.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.39 : 1,067.28 = 424.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.39/1,067.28 = 424.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.39x = 1,067.28 × 424.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.39x = 452,601.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,601.43/773.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.22

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