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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.21, 1,072.55 and 427.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.21, 1,072.55 and 427.89 is: 590.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.21 : 1,072.55 = 427.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.21/1,072.55 = 427.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.21x = 1,072.55 × 427.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.21x = 458,933.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,933.42/777.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.49

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