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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.88, 1,063.82 and 421.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.88, 1,063.82 and 421.57 is: 581.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.88 : 1,063.82 = 421.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.88/1,063.82 = 421.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.88x = 1,063.82 × 421.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.88x = 448,474.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,474.60/770.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.77

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