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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.45, 1,071.49 and 427.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.45, 1,071.49 and 427.13 is: 589.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.45 : 1,071.49 = 427.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.45/1,071.49 = 427.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.45x = 1,071.49 × 427.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.45x = 457,659.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,659.10/776.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.43

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