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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.58, 1,071.65 and 427.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.58, 1,071.65 and 427.26 is: 589.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.58 : 1,071.65 = 427.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.58/1,071.65 = 427.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.58x = 1,071.65 × 427.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.58x = 457,873.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,873.18/776.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.61

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