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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.25, 1,065.72 and 422.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.25, 1,065.72 and 422.94 is: 583.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.25 : 1,065.72 = 422.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.25/1,065.72 = 422.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.25x = 1,065.72 × 422.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.25x = 450,735.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,735.62/772.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.67

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