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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.30, 1,072.67 and 427.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.30, 1,072.67 and 427.99 is: 590.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.30 : 1,072.67 = 427.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.30/1,072.67 = 427.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.30x = 1,072.67 × 427.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.30x = 459,092.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,092.03/777.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.62

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