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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.20, 1,072.52 and 427.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.20, 1,072.52 and 427.88 is: 590.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.20 : 1,072.52 = 427.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.20/1,072.52 = 427.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.20x = 1,072.52 × 427.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.20x = 458,902.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,902.36/777.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.46

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