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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.75, 1,067.78 and 424.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.75, 1,067.78 and 424.43 is: 585.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.75 : 1,067.78 = 424.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.75/1,067.78 = 424.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.75x = 1,067.78 × 424.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.75x = 453,190.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,190.40/773.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.71

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