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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.52, 1,071.60 and 427.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.52, 1,071.60 and 427.22 is: 589.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.52 : 1,071.60 = 427.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.52/1,071.60 = 427.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.52x = 1,071.60 × 427.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.52x = 457,808.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,808.95/776.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.56

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