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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.80, 1,065.05 and 422.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.80, 1,065.05 and 422.48 is: 583.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.80 : 1,065.05 = 422.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.80/1,065.05 = 422.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.80x = 1,065.05 × 422.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.80x = 449,960.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,960.21/771.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.00

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