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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.44, 1,065.96 and 423.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.44, 1,065.96 and 423.14 is: 583.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.44 : 1,065.96 = 423.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.44/1,065.96 = 423.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.44x = 1,065.96 × 423.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.44x = 451,050.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,050.31/772.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.93

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