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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.52, 1,071.68 and 427.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.52, 1,071.68 and 427.23 is: 589.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.52 : 1,071.68 = 427.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.52/1,071.68 = 427.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.52x = 1,071.68 × 427.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.52x = 457,851.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,851.71/776.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.62

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