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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.84, 1,072.07 and 427.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.84, 1,072.07 and 427.54 is: 590.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.84 : 1,072.07 = 427.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.84/1,072.07 = 427.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.84x = 1,072.07 × 427.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.84x = 458,345.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,345.31/776.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.01

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