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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.77, 1,065.08 and 422.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.77, 1,065.08 and 422.48 is: 583.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.77 : 1,065.08 = 422.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.77/1,065.08 = 422.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.77x = 1,065.08 × 422.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.77x = 449,975.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,975.00/771.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.04

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