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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.68, 1,071.80 and 427.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.68, 1,071.80 and 427.36 is: 589.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.68 : 1,071.80 = 427.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.68/1,071.80 = 427.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.68x = 1,071.80 × 427.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.68x = 458,044.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,044.45/776.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.75

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