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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.55, 1,071.61 and 427.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.55, 1,071.61 and 427.23 is: 589.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.55 : 1,071.61 = 427.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.55/1,071.61 = 427.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.55x = 1,071.61 × 427.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.55x = 457,821.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,821.80/776.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.56

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