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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.01, 1,065.33 and 422.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.01, 1,065.33 and 422.69 is: 583.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.01 : 1,065.33 = 422.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.01/1,065.33 = 422.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.01x = 1,065.33 × 422.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.01x = 450,304.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,304.34/772.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.29

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