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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.97, 1,072.18 and 427.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.97, 1,072.18 and 427.67 is: 590.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.97 : 1,072.18 = 427.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.97/1,072.18 = 427.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.97x = 1,072.18 × 427.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.97x = 458,539.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,539.22/776.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.16

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