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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.38, 1,072.78 and 428.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.38, 1,072.78 and 428.06 is: 590.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.38 : 1,072.78 = 428.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.38/1,072.78 = 428.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.38x = 1,072.78 × 428.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.38x = 459,215.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,215.82/777.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.73

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