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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.98, 1,066.68 and 423.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.98, 1,066.68 and 423.65 is: 584.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.98 : 1,066.68 = 423.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.98/1,066.68 = 423.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.98x = 1,066.68 × 423.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.98x = 451,893.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,893.65/772.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.61

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