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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.67, 1,063.53 and 421.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.67, 1,063.53 and 421.36 is: 581.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.67 : 1,063.53 = 421.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.67/1,063.53 = 421.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.67x = 1,063.53 × 421.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.67x = 448,121.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,121.58/770.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.47

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