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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.23, 1,065.67 and 422.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.23, 1,065.67 and 422.91 is: 583.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.23 : 1,065.67 = 422.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.23/1,065.67 = 422.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.23x = 1,065.67 × 422.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.23x = 450,682.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,682.50/772.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.62

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