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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.14, 1,069.66 and 421.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.14, 1,069.66 and 421.04 is: 581.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.14 : 1,069.66 = 421.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.14/1,069.66 = 421.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.14x = 1,069.66 × 421.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.14x = 450,373.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,373.13/775.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.03

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