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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.48, 1,066 and 423.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.48, 1,066 and 423.18 is: 583.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.48 : 1,066 = 423.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.48/1,066 = 423.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.48x = 1,066 × 423.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.48x = 451,109.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,109.88/772.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.98

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