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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.64, 1,063.49 and 421.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.64, 1,063.49 and 421.33 is: 581.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.64 : 1,063.49 = 421.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.64/1,063.49 = 421.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.64x = 1,063.49 × 421.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.64x = 448,080.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,080.24/770.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.44

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