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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.16, 1,071.09 and 422.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.16, 1,071.09 and 422.07 is: 582.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.16 : 1,071.09 = 422.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.16/1,071.09 = 422.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.16x = 1,071.09 × 422.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.16x = 452,074.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,074.96/776.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.45

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