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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.59, 1,067.55 and 424.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.59, 1,067.55 and 424.28 is: 585.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.59 : 1,067.55 = 424.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.59/1,067.55 = 424.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.59x = 1,067.55 × 424.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.59x = 452,940.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,940.11/773.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.50

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