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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.63, 1,066.25 and 423.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.63, 1,066.25 and 423.34 is: 584.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.63 : 1,066.25 = 423.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.63/1,066.25 = 423.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.63x = 1,066.25 × 423.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.63x = 451,378.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,378.83/772.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.21

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