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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.59, 1,066.20 and 423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.59, 1,066.20 and 423.28 is: 584.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.59 : 1,066.20 = 423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.59/1,066.20 = 423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.59x = 1,066.20 × 423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.59x = 451,300.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,300.88/772.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.14

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