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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.83, 1,066.50 and 423.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.83, 1,066.50 and 423.52 is: 584.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.83 : 1,066.50 = 423.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.83/1,066.50 = 423.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.83x = 1,066.50 × 423.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.83x = 451,681.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,681.41/772.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.45

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