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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.36, 1,064.48 and 422.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.36, 1,064.48 and 422.08 is: 582.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.36 : 1,064.48 = 422.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.36/1,064.48 = 422.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.36x = 1,064.48 × 422.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.36x = 449,295.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,295.72/771.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.47

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