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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.77, 1,071.95 and 427.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.77, 1,071.95 and 427.46 is: 589.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.77 : 1,071.95 = 427.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.77/1,071.95 = 427.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.77x = 1,071.95 × 427.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.77x = 458,208.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,208.25/776.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.89

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