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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.74, 1,073.28 and 423.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.74, 1,073.28 and 423.66 is: 584.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.74 : 1,073.28 = 423.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.74/1,073.28 = 423.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.74x = 1,073.28 × 423.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.74x = 454,704.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,704.13/777.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.65

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