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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.89, 1,063.83 and 421.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.89, 1,063.83 and 421.60 is: 581.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.89 : 1,063.83 = 421.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.89/1,063.83 = 421.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.89x = 1,063.83 × 421.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.89x = 448,510.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,510.73/770.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.81

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