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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.66, 1,071.83 and 427.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.66, 1,071.83 and 427.34 is: 589.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.66 : 1,071.83 = 427.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.66/1,071.83 = 427.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.66x = 1,071.83 × 427.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.66x = 458,039.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,039.58/776.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.76

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