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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.57, 1,067.24 and 596.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.57, 1,067.24 and 596.58 is: 823.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.57 : 1,067.24 = 596.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.57/1,067.24 = 596.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.57x = 1,067.24 × 596.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.57x = 636,694.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,694.04/773.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.06

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