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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.67, 1,067.63 and 424.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.67, 1,067.63 and 424.29 is: 585.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.67 : 1,067.63 = 424.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.67/1,067.63 = 424.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.67x = 1,067.63 × 424.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.67x = 452,982.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,982.61/773.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.50

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