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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.74, 1,067.71 and 424.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.74, 1,067.71 and 424.36 is: 585.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.74 : 1,067.71 = 424.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.74/1,067.71 = 424.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.74x = 1,067.71 × 424.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.74x = 453,093.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,093.42/773.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.59

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