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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.21, 1,064.28 and 421.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.21, 1,064.28 and 421.91 is: 582.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.21 : 1,064.28 = 421.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.21/1,064.28 = 421.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.21x = 1,064.28 × 421.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.21x = 449,025.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,025.05/771.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.23

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