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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.54, 1,066.12 and 423.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.54, 1,066.12 and 423.21 is: 584.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.54 : 1,066.12 = 423.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.54/1,066.12 = 423.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.54x = 1,066.12 × 423.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.54x = 451,191.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,191.04/772.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.03

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