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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.16, 1,072.46 and 427.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.16, 1,072.46 and 427.85 is: 590.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.16 : 1,072.46 = 427.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.16/1,072.46 = 427.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.16x = 1,072.46 × 427.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.16x = 458,852.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,852.01/777.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.42

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