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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.34, 1,071.38 and 427.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.34, 1,071.38 and 427.04 is: 589.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.34 : 1,071.38 = 427.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.34/1,071.38 = 427.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.34x = 1,071.38 × 427.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.34x = 457,522.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,522.12/776.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.33

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