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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772, 1,065.37 and 422.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772, 1,065.37 and 422.68 is: 583.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772 : 1,065.37 = 422.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772/1,065.37 = 422.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772x = 1,065.37 × 422.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772x = 450,310.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,310.59/772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.30

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