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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.55, 1,067.46 and 424.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.55, 1,067.46 and 424.23 is: 585.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.55 : 1,067.46 = 424.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.55/1,067.46 = 424.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.55x = 1,067.46 × 424.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.55x = 452,848.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,848.56/773.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.42

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