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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.81, 1,066.48 and 423.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.81, 1,066.48 and 423.49 is: 584.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.81 : 1,066.48 = 423.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.81/1,066.48 = 423.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.81x = 1,066.48 × 423.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.81x = 451,643.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,643.62/772.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.42

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