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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.93, 1,072.15 and 427.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.93, 1,072.15 and 427.61 is: 590.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.93 : 1,072.15 = 427.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.93/1,072.15 = 427.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.93x = 1,072.15 × 427.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.93x = 458,463.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,463.67/776.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.10

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