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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.93, 1,066.64 and 423.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.93, 1,066.64 and 423.61 is: 584.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.93 : 1,066.64 = 423.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.93/1,066.64 = 423.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.93x = 1,066.64 × 423.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.93x = 451,831.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,831.92/772.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.57

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