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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.56, 1,063.40 and 421.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.56, 1,063.40 and 421.27 is: 581.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.56 : 1,063.40 = 421.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.56/1,063.40 = 421.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.56x = 1,063.40 × 421.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.56x = 447,982.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,982.23/770.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.37

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