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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.07, 1,070.96 and 421.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.07, 1,070.96 and 421.98 is: 582.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.07 : 1,070.96 = 421.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.07/1,070.96 = 421.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.07x = 1,070.96 × 421.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.07x = 451,921.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,921.59/776.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.32

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