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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.60, 1,063.43 and 421.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.60, 1,063.43 and 421.29 is: 581.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.60 : 1,063.43 = 421.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.60/1,063.43 = 421.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.60x = 1,063.43 × 421.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.60x = 448,012.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,012.42/770.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.38

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