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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.40, 1,067.28 and 424.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.40, 1,067.28 and 424.08 is: 585.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.40 : 1,067.28 = 424.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.40/1,067.28 = 424.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.40x = 1,067.28 × 424.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.40x = 452,612.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,612.10/773.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.22

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