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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.63, 1,067.60 and 424.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.63, 1,067.60 and 424.31 is: 585.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.63 : 1,067.60 = 424.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.63/1,067.60 = 424.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.63x = 1,067.60 × 424.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.63x = 452,997.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,997.09/773.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.55

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