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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.47, 1,066.02 and 423.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.47, 1,066.02 and 423.17 is: 583.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.47 : 1,066.02 = 423.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.47/1,066.02 = 423.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.47x = 1,066.02 × 423.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.47x = 451,102.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,102.35/772.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.97

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