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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.84, 1,063.73 and 421.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.84, 1,063.73 and 421.50 is: 581.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.84 : 1,063.73 = 421.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.84/1,063.73 = 421.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.84x = 1,063.73 × 421.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.84x = 448,363.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,363.25/770.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.66

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