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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.38, 1,063.13 and 421.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.38, 1,063.13 and 421.07 is: 581.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.38 : 1,063.13 = 421.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.38/1,063.13 = 421.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.38x = 1,063.13 × 421.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.38x = 447,652.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,652.15/770.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.08

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