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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.28, 1,064.30 and 421.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.28, 1,064.30 and 421.96 is: 582.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.28 : 1,064.30 = 421.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.28/1,064.30 = 421.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.28x = 1,064.30 × 421.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.28x = 449,092.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,092.03/771.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.27

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