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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.47, 1,071.49 and 427.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.47, 1,071.49 and 427.17 is: 589.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.47 : 1,071.49 = 427.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.47/1,071.49 = 427.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.47x = 1,071.49 × 427.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.47x = 457,708.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,708.38/776.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.47

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