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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.13, 1,072.42 and 427.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.13, 1,072.42 and 427.81 is: 590.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.13 : 1,072.42 = 427.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.13/1,072.42 = 427.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.13x = 1,072.42 × 427.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.13x = 458,792.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,792.00/777.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.37

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