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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.11, 1,064.15 and 421.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.11, 1,064.15 and 421.80 is: 582.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.11 : 1,064.15 = 421.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.11/1,064.15 = 421.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.11x = 1,064.15 × 421.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.11x = 448,858.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,858.47/771.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.09

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