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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.94, 1,063.92 and 421.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.94, 1,063.92 and 421.63 is: 581.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.94 : 1,063.92 = 421.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.94/1,063.92 = 421.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.94x = 1,063.92 × 421.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.94x = 448,581.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,581.30/770.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.86

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