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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.44, 1,064.61 and 422.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.44, 1,064.61 and 422.15 is: 582.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.44 : 1,064.61 = 422.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.44/1,064.61 = 422.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.44x = 1,064.61 × 422.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.44x = 449,420.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,420.87/771.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.58

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