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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.04, 1,065.36 and 422.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.04, 1,065.36 and 422.72 is: 583.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.04 : 1,065.36 = 422.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.04/1,065.36 = 422.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.04x = 1,065.36 × 422.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.04x = 450,348.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,348.98/772.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.32

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