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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.46, 1,067.38 and 424.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.46, 1,067.38 and 424.16 is: 585.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.46 : 1,067.38 = 424.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.46/1,067.38 = 424.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.46x = 1,067.38 × 424.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.46x = 452,739.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,739.90/773.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.34

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