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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.64, 1,071.78 and 427.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.64, 1,071.78 and 427.32 is: 589.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.64 : 1,071.78 = 427.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.64/1,071.78 = 427.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.64x = 1,071.78 × 427.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.64x = 457,993.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,993.03/776.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.71

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