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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.85, 1,066.55 and 423.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.85, 1,066.55 and 423.54 is: 584.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.85 : 1,066.55 = 423.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.85/1,066.55 = 423.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.85x = 1,066.55 × 423.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.85x = 451,724.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,724.47/772.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.50

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