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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.09, 1,071.01 and 422.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.09, 1,071.01 and 422.02 is: 582.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.09 : 1,071.01 = 422.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.09/1,071.01 = 422.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.09x = 1,071.01 × 422.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.09x = 451,982.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,982.29/776.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.38

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