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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.84, 1,067.92 and 424.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.84, 1,067.92 and 424.54 is: 585.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.84 : 1,067.92 = 424.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.84/1,067.92 = 424.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.84x = 1,067.92 × 424.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.84x = 453,374.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,374.76/773.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.88

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