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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.99, 1,065.35 and 422.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.99, 1,065.35 and 422.67 is: 583.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.99 : 1,065.35 = 422.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.99/1,065.35 = 422.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.99x = 1,065.35 × 422.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.99x = 450,289.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,289.37/771.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.28

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