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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.45, 1,067.37 and 424.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.45, 1,067.37 and 424.14 is: 585.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.45 : 1,067.37 = 424.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.45/1,067.37 = 424.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.45x = 1,067.37 × 424.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.45x = 452,714.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,714.31/773.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.32

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