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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.04, 1,072.30 and 427.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.04, 1,072.30 and 427.72 is: 590.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.04 : 1,072.30 = 427.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.04/1,072.30 = 427.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.04x = 1,072.30 × 427.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.04x = 458,644.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,644.16/777.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.25

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