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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.93, 1,065.27 and 422.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.93, 1,065.27 and 422.64 is: 583.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.93 : 1,065.27 = 422.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.93/1,065.27 = 422.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.93x = 1,065.27 × 422.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.93x = 450,225.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,225.71/771.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.25

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