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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.43, 1,065.95 and 423.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.43, 1,065.95 and 423.11 is: 583.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.43 : 1,065.95 = 423.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.43/1,065.95 = 423.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.43x = 1,065.95 × 423.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.43x = 451,006.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,006.66/772.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.88

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