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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.05, 1,065.39 and 422.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.05, 1,065.39 and 422.73 is: 583.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.05 : 1,065.39 = 422.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.05/1,065.39 = 422.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.05x = 1,065.39 × 422.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.05x = 450,372.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,372.31/772.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.35

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