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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.75, 1,067.80 and 424.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.75, 1,067.80 and 424.46 is: 585.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.75 : 1,067.80 = 424.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.75/1,067.80 = 424.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.75x = 1,067.80 × 424.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.75x = 453,238.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,238.39/773.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.77

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