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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.72, 1,063.59 and 421.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.72, 1,063.59 and 421.41 is: 581.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.72 : 1,063.59 = 421.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.72/1,063.59 = 421.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.72x = 1,063.59 × 421.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.72x = 448,205.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,205.05/770.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.54

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