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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.79, 1,063.65 and 421.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.79, 1,063.65 and 421.48 is: 581.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.79 : 1,063.65 = 421.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.79/1,063.65 = 421.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.79x = 1,063.65 × 421.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.79x = 448,307.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,307.20/770.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.62

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