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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.28, 1,072.63 and 427.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.28, 1,072.63 and 427.96 is: 590.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.28 : 1,072.63 = 427.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.28/1,072.63 = 427.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.28x = 1,072.63 × 427.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.28x = 459,042.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,042.73/777.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.58

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