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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.41, 1,067.30 and 424.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.41, 1,067.30 and 424.10 is: 585.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.41 : 1,067.30 = 424.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.41/1,067.30 = 424.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.41x = 1,067.30 × 424.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.41x = 452,641.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,641.93/773.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.25

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