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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.79, 1,073.34 and 428.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.79, 1,073.34 and 428.50 is: 591.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.79 : 1,073.34 = 428.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.79/1,073.34 = 428.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.79x = 1,073.34 × 428.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.79x = 459,926.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,926.19/777.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.32

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