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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.52, 1,066.11 and 423.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.52, 1,066.11 and 423.23 is: 584.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.52 : 1,066.11 = 423.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.52/1,066.11 = 423.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.52x = 1,066.11 × 423.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.52x = 451,209.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,209.74/772.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.08

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