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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.33, 1,071.32 and 422.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.33, 1,071.32 and 422.24 is: 582.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.33 : 1,071.32 = 422.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.33/1,071.32 = 422.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.33x = 1,071.32 × 422.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.33x = 452,357.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,357.89/776.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.69

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