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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.36, 1,065.90 and 423.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.36, 1,065.90 and 423.04 is: 583.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.36 : 1,065.90 = 423.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.36/1,065.90 = 423.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.36x = 1,065.90 × 423.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.36x = 450,918.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,918.34/772.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.82

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