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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.29, 1,072.65 and 427.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.29, 1,072.65 and 427.97 is: 590.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.29 : 1,072.65 = 427.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.29/1,072.65 = 427.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.29x = 1,072.65 × 427.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.29x = 459,062.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,062.02/777.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.59

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