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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.75, 1,065.02 and 422.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.75, 1,065.02 and 422.45 is: 582.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.75 : 1,065.02 = 422.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.75/1,065.02 = 422.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.75x = 1,065.02 × 422.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.75x = 449,910.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,910.26/771.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.97

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