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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.78, 1,063.67 and 421.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.78, 1,063.67 and 421.47 is: 581.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.78 : 1,063.67 = 421.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.78/1,063.67 = 421.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.78x = 1,063.67 × 421.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.78x = 448,302.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,302.89/770.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.62

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