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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.49, 1,063.28 and 421.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.49, 1,063.28 and 421.17 is: 581.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.49 : 1,063.28 = 421.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.49/1,063.28 = 421.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.49x = 1,063.28 × 421.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.49x = 447,819.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,819.53/770.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.21

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