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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.37, 1,064.47 and 422.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.37, 1,064.47 and 422.03 is: 582.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.37 : 1,064.47 = 422.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.37/1,064.47 = 422.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.37x = 1,064.47 × 422.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.37x = 449,236.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,236.16/771.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.39

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