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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.50, 1,071.49 and 427.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.50, 1,071.49 and 427.12 is: 589.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.50 : 1,071.49 = 427.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.50/1,071.49 = 427.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.50x = 1,071.49 × 427.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.50x = 457,654.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,654.81/776.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.38

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