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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.02, 1,072.26 and 422.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.02, 1,072.26 and 422.93 is: 583.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.02 : 1,072.26 = 422.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.02/1,072.26 = 422.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.02x = 1,072.26 × 422.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.02x = 453,485.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,485.56/777.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.62

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