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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.19, 1,065.62 and 422.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.19, 1,065.62 and 422.88 is: 583.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.19 : 1,065.62 = 422.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.19/1,065.62 = 422.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.19x = 1,065.62 × 422.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.19x = 450,629.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,629.39/772.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.57

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