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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.82, 1,063.74 and 421.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.82, 1,063.74 and 421.51 is: 581.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.82 : 1,063.74 = 421.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.82/1,063.74 = 421.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.82x = 1,063.74 × 421.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.82x = 448,374.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,374.94/770.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.69

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