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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.68, 1,066.28 and 423.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.68, 1,066.28 and 423.38 is: 584.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.68 : 1,066.28 = 423.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.68/1,066.28 = 423.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.68x = 1,066.28 × 423.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.68x = 451,441.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,441.63/772.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.25

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