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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.48, 1,064.66 and 422.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.48, 1,064.66 and 422.15 is: 582.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.48 : 1,064.66 = 422.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.48/1,064.66 = 422.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.48x = 1,064.66 × 422.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.48x = 449,438.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,438.78/771.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.57

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