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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.36, 1,063.09 and 421.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.36, 1,063.09 and 421.05 is: 581.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.36 : 1,063.09 = 421.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.36/1,063.09 = 421.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.36x = 1,063.09 × 421.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.36x = 447,614.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,614.04/770.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.05

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