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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.88, 1,065.20 and 422.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.88, 1,065.20 and 422.60 is: 583.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.88 : 1,065.20 = 422.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.88/1,065.20 = 422.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.88x = 1,065.20 × 422.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.88x = 450,153.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,153.52/771.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.19

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