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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.72, 1,064.94 and 422.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.72, 1,064.94 and 422.40 is: 582.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.72 : 1,064.94 = 422.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.72/1,064.94 = 422.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.72x = 1,064.94 × 422.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.72x = 449,830.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,830.66/771.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.89

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