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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.36, 1,063.08 and 421.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.36, 1,063.08 and 421.02 is: 581.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.36 : 1,063.08 = 421.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.36/1,063.08 = 421.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.36x = 1,063.08 × 421.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.36x = 447,577.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,577.94/770.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.00

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