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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.27, 1,071.23 and 422.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.27, 1,071.23 and 422.18 is: 582.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.27 : 1,071.23 = 422.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.27/1,071.23 = 422.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.27x = 1,071.23 × 422.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.27x = 452,244.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,244.41/776.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.59

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