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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.41, 1,071.43 and 427.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.41, 1,071.43 and 427.10 is: 589.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.41 : 1,071.43 = 427.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.41/1,071.43 = 427.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.41x = 1,071.43 × 427.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.41x = 457,601.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,601.33/776.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.38

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