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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.47, 1,072.87 and 428.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.47, 1,072.87 and 428.17 is: 590.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.47 : 1,072.87 = 428.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.47/1,072.87 = 428.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.47x = 1,072.87 × 428.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.47x = 459,370.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,370.75/777.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.85

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