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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.58, 1,063.38 and 421.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.58, 1,063.38 and 421.29 is: 581.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.58 : 1,063.38 = 421.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.58/1,063.38 = 421.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.58x = 1,063.38 × 421.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.58x = 447,991.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,991.36/770.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.37

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