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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.45, 1,065.99 and 423.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.45, 1,065.99 and 423.16 is: 583.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.45 : 1,065.99 = 423.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.45/1,065.99 = 423.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.45x = 1,065.99 × 423.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.45x = 451,084.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,084.33/772.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.97

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