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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.42, 1,072.76 and 428.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.42, 1,072.76 and 428.04 is: 590.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.42 : 1,072.76 = 428.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.42/1,072.76 = 428.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.42x = 1,072.76 × 428.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.42x = 459,182.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,182.05/777.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.65

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