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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.46, 1,071.52 and 427.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.46, 1,071.52 and 427.15 is: 589.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.46 : 1,071.52 = 427.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.46/1,071.52 = 427.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.46x = 1,071.52 × 427.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.46x = 457,696.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,696.43/776.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.46

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