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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.52, 1,071.50 and 427.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.52, 1,071.50 and 427.14 is: 589.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.52 : 1,071.50 = 427.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.52/1,071.50 = 427.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.52x = 1,071.50 × 427.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.52x = 457,678.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,678.37/776.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.40

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