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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.33, 1,072.74 and 428.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.33, 1,072.74 and 428.01 is: 590.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.33 : 1,072.74 = 428.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.33/1,072.74 = 428.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.33x = 1,072.74 × 428.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.33x = 459,143.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,143.45/777.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.67

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