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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.43, 1,067.34 and 596.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.43, 1,067.34 and 596.08 is: 822.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.43 : 1,067.34 = 596.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.43/1,067.34 = 596.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.43x = 1,067.34 × 596.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.43x = 636,215.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,215.12/773.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.59

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