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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.11, 1,072.41 and 423.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.11, 1,072.41 and 423.03 is: 583.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.11 : 1,072.41 = 423.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.11/1,072.41 = 423.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.11x = 1,072.41 × 423.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.11x = 453,658.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,658.01/777.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.78

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