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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777, 1,072.26 and 427.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777, 1,072.26 and 427.71 is: 590.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777 : 1,072.26 = 427.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777/1,072.26 = 427.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777x = 1,072.26 × 427.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777x = 458,616.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,616.32/777
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.24

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