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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.38, 1,071.42 and 427.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.38, 1,071.42 and 427.09 is: 589.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.38 : 1,071.42 = 427.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.38/1,071.42 = 427.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.38x = 1,071.42 × 427.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.38x = 457,592.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,592.77/776.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.39

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