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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.36, 1,071.40 and 422.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.36, 1,071.40 and 422.31 is: 582.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.36 : 1,071.40 = 422.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.36/1,071.40 = 422.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.36x = 1,071.40 × 422.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.36x = 452,459.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,459.44/776.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.79

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