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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.84, 1,065.15 and 422.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.84, 1,065.15 and 422.53 is: 583.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.84 : 1,065.15 = 422.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.84/1,065.15 = 422.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.84x = 1,065.15 × 422.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.84x = 450,057.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,057.58/771.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.09

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