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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.02, 1,065.39 and 422.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.02, 1,065.39 and 422.71 is: 583.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.02 : 1,065.39 = 422.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.02/1,065.39 = 422.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.02x = 1,065.39 × 422.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.02x = 450,351.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,351.01/772.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.34

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