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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.71, 1,073.24 and 428.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.71, 1,073.24 and 428.40 is: 591.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.71 : 1,073.24 = 428.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.71/1,073.24 = 428.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.71x = 1,073.24 × 428.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.71x = 459,773.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,773.87/777.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.19

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