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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.40, 1,072.82 and 428.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.40, 1,072.82 and 428.12 is: 590.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.40 : 1,072.82 = 428.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.40/1,072.82 = 428.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.40x = 1,072.82 × 428.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.40x = 459,295.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,295.70/777.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.81

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