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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.64, 1,073.15 and 428.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.64, 1,073.15 and 428.33 is: 591.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.64 : 1,073.15 = 428.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.64/1,073.15 = 428.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.64x = 1,073.15 × 428.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.64x = 459,660.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,660.20/777.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.09

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