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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.78, 1,160.73 and 427.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.78, 1,160.73 and 427.59 is: 640.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.78 : 1,160.73 = 427.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.78/1,160.73 = 427.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.78x = 1,160.73 × 427.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.78x = 496,316.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,316.54/774.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.59

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