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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.74, 1,066.45 and 423.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.74, 1,066.45 and 423.48 is: 584.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.74 : 1,066.45 = 423.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.74/1,066.45 = 423.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.74x = 1,066.45 × 423.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.74x = 451,620.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,620.25/772.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.44

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