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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.71, 1,063.57 and 421.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.71, 1,063.57 and 421.40 is: 581.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.71 : 1,063.57 = 421.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.71/1,063.57 = 421.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.71x = 1,063.57 × 421.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.71x = 448,180.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,180.97/770.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.52

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