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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771, 1,064.00 and 421.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771, 1,064.00 and 421.71 is: 581.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771 : 1,064.00 = 421.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771/1,064.00 = 421.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771x = 1,064.00 × 421.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771x = 448,700.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,700.49/771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.97

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