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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.80, 1,073.38 and 428.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.80, 1,073.38 and 428.52 is: 591.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.80 : 1,073.38 = 428.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.80/1,073.38 = 428.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.80x = 1,073.38 × 428.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.80x = 459,964.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,964.80/777.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.37

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