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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.90, 1,067.98 and 424.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.90, 1,067.98 and 424.59 is: 585.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.90 : 1,067.98 = 424.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.90/1,067.98 = 424.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.90x = 1,067.98 × 424.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.90x = 453,449.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,449.36/773.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.93

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