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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.10, 1,064.11 and 421.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.10, 1,064.11 and 421.79 is: 582.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.10 : 1,064.11 = 421.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.10/1,064.11 = 421.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.10x = 1,064.11 × 421.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.10x = 448,824.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,824.58/771.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.06

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