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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.77, 1,066.39 and 423.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.77, 1,066.39 and 423.46 is: 584.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.77 : 1,066.39 = 423.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.77/1,066.39 = 423.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.77x = 1,066.39 × 423.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.77x = 451,573.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,573.51/772.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.36

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