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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.75, 1,071.92 and 427.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.75, 1,071.92 and 427.45 is: 589.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.75 : 1,071.92 = 427.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.75/1,071.92 = 427.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.75x = 1,071.92 × 427.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.75x = 458,192.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,192.20/776.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.88

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