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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.53, 1,072.97 and 428.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.53, 1,072.97 and 428.21 is: 590.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.53 : 1,072.97 = 428.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.53/1,072.97 = 428.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.53x = 1,072.97 × 428.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.53x = 459,456.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,456.48/777.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.92

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