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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.46, 1,067.36 and 424.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.46, 1,067.36 and 424.13 is: 585.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.46 : 1,067.36 = 424.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.46/1,067.36 = 424.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.46x = 1,067.36 × 424.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.46x = 452,691.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,691.94/773.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.28

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