Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.32, 1,071.32 and 427
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 776.32, 1,071.32 and 427 is: 589.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
776.32 : 1,071.32 = 427 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
776.32/1,071.32 = 427/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
776.32x = 1,071.32 × 427 - Step 4: Simplify right side
776.32x = 457,451.51 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 457,451.51/776.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 589.26
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