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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.89, 1,067.92 and 424.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.89, 1,067.92 and 424.58 is: 585.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.89 : 1,067.92 = 424.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.89/1,067.92 = 424.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.89x = 1,067.92 × 424.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.89x = 453,411.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,411.07/773.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.89

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