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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.81, 1,071.90 and 427.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.81, 1,071.90 and 427.52 is: 589.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.81 : 1,071.90 = 427.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.81/1,071.90 = 427.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.81x = 1,071.90 × 427.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.81x = 458,258.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,258.69/776.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.92

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