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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.64, 1,066.26 and 423.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.64, 1,066.26 and 423.33 is: 584.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.64 : 1,066.26 = 423.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.64/1,066.26 = 423.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.64x = 1,066.26 × 423.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.64x = 451,379.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,379.85/772.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.21

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