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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.82, 1,067.85 and 424.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.82, 1,067.85 and 424.50 is: 585.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.82 : 1,067.85 = 424.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.82/1,067.85 = 424.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.82x = 1,067.85 × 424.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.82x = 453,302.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,302.33/773.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.80

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