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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.79, 1,071.96 and 427.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.79, 1,071.96 and 427.47 is: 589.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.79 : 1,071.96 = 427.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.79/1,071.96 = 427.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.79x = 1,071.96 × 427.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.79x = 458,225.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,225.38/776.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.90

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