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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.76, 1,067.76 and 424.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.76, 1,067.76 and 424.44 is: 585.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.76 : 1,067.76 = 424.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.76/1,067.76 = 424.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.76x = 1,067.76 × 424.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.76x = 453,200.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,200.05/773.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.71

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