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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.81, 1,065.10 and 422.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.81, 1,065.10 and 422.49 is: 583.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.81 : 1,065.10 = 422.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.81/1,065.10 = 422.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.81x = 1,065.10 × 422.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.81x = 449,994.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,994.10/771.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.04

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