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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.29, 1,065.78 and 422.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.29, 1,065.78 and 422.96 is: 583.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.29 : 1,065.78 = 422.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.29/1,065.78 = 422.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.29x = 1,065.78 × 422.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.29x = 450,778.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,778.59/772.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.69

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