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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.22, 1,072.56 and 427.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.22, 1,072.56 and 427.91 is: 590.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.22 : 1,072.56 = 427.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.22/1,072.56 = 427.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.22x = 1,072.56 × 427.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.22x = 458,953.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,953.59/777.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.51

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