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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.35, 1,072.76 and 428.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.35, 1,072.76 and 428.03 is: 590.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.35 : 1,072.76 = 428.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.35/1,072.76 = 428.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.35x = 1,072.76 × 428.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.35x = 459,174.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,174.00/777.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.70

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