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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.94, 1,066.65 and 423.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.94, 1,066.65 and 423.64 is: 584.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.94 : 1,066.65 = 423.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.94/1,066.65 = 423.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.94x = 1,066.65 × 423.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.94x = 451,875.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,875.61/772.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.62

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