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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771, 1,063.98 and 421.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771, 1,063.98 and 421.70 is: 581.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771 : 1,063.98 = 421.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771/1,063.98 = 421.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771x = 1,063.98 × 421.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771x = 448,675.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,675.05/771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.94

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