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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.43, 1,067.32 and 424.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.43, 1,067.32 and 424.11 is: 585.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.43 : 1,067.32 = 424.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.43/1,067.32 = 424.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.43x = 1,067.32 × 424.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.43x = 452,661.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,661.09/773.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.26

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