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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.62, 1,067.62 and 424.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.62, 1,067.62 and 424.34 is: 585.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.62 : 1,067.62 = 424.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.62/1,067.62 = 424.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.62x = 1,067.62 × 424.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.62x = 453,033.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,033.87/773.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.60

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