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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.43, 1,071.47 and 431.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.43, 1,071.47 and 431.10 is: 594.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.43 : 1,071.47 = 431.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.43/1,071.47 = 431.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.43x = 1,071.47 × 431.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.43x = 461,910.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,910.74/776.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.92

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