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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.52, 1,067.44 and 424.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.52, 1,067.44 and 424.20 is: 585.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.52 : 1,067.44 = 424.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.52/1,067.44 = 424.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.52x = 1,067.44 × 424.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.52x = 452,808.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,808.05/773.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.39

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