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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.62, 1,067.60 and 424.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.62, 1,067.60 and 424.32 is: 585.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.62 : 1,067.60 = 424.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.62/1,067.60 = 424.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.62x = 1,067.60 × 424.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.62x = 453,004.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,004.03/773.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.56

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