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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.28, 1,065.63 and 436.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.28, 1,065.63 and 436.22 is: 601.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.28 : 1,065.63 = 436.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.28/1,065.63 = 436.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.28x = 1,065.63 × 436.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.28x = 464,849.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,849.12/772.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.92

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