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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.83, 1,072 and 427.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.83, 1,072 and 427.51 is: 589.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.83 : 1,072 = 427.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.83/1,072 = 427.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.83x = 1,072 × 427.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.83x = 458,290.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,290.72/776.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.95

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