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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.73, 1,071.87 and 427.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.73, 1,071.87 and 427.43 is: 589.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.73 : 1,071.87 = 427.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.73/1,071.87 = 427.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.73x = 1,071.87 × 427.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.73x = 458,144.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,144.03/776.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.84

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