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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.58, 1,066.17 and 423.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.58, 1,066.17 and 423.27 is: 584.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.58 : 1,066.17 = 423.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.58/1,066.17 = 423.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.58x = 1,066.17 × 423.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.58x = 451,277.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,277.78/772.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.12

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