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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.33, 1,065.81 and 423.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.33, 1,065.81 and 423.01 is: 583.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.33 : 1,065.81 = 423.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.33/1,065.81 = 423.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.33x = 1,065.81 × 423.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.33x = 450,848.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,848.29/772.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.75

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