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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.00, 1,065.38 and 422.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.00, 1,065.38 and 422.69 is: 583.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.00 : 1,065.38 = 422.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.00/1,065.38 = 422.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.00x = 1,065.38 × 422.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.00x = 450,325.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,325.20/772.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.32

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