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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.59, 1,159.87 and 427.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.59, 1,159.87 and 427.09 is: 640.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.59 : 1,159.87 = 427.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.59/1,159.87 = 427.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.59x = 1,159.87 × 427.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.59x = 495,364.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,364.91/773.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.35

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