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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.60, 1,066.20 and 423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.60, 1,066.20 and 423.28 is: 584.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.60 : 1,066.20 = 423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.60/1,066.20 = 423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.60x = 1,066.20 × 423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.60x = 451,301.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,301.14/772.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.13

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