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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.14, 1,071.09 and 422.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.14, 1,071.09 and 422.08 is: 582.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.14 : 1,071.09 = 422.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.14/1,071.09 = 422.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.14x = 1,071.09 × 422.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.14x = 452,081.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,081.93/776.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.48

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