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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.92, 1,065.25 and 422.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.92, 1,065.25 and 422.61 is: 583.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.92 : 1,065.25 = 422.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.92/1,065.25 = 422.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.92x = 1,065.25 × 422.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.92x = 450,185.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,185.30/771.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.20

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