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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.38, 1,064.52 and 422.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.38, 1,064.52 and 422.09 is: 582.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.38 : 1,064.52 = 422.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.38/1,064.52 = 422.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.38x = 1,064.52 × 422.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.38x = 449,317.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,317.92/771.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.49

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