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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777, 1,072.27 and 422.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777, 1,072.27 and 422.93 is: 583.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777 : 1,072.27 = 422.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777/1,072.27 = 422.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777x = 1,072.27 × 422.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777x = 453,487.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,487.68/777
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.64

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