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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.56, 1,066.14 and 423.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.56, 1,066.14 and 423.26 is: 584.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.56 : 1,066.14 = 423.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.56/1,066.14 = 423.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.56x = 1,066.14 × 423.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.56x = 451,254.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,254.42/772.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.10

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