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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.80, 1,073.39 and 428.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.80, 1,073.39 and 428.49 is: 591.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.80 : 1,073.39 = 428.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.80/1,073.39 = 428.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.80x = 1,073.39 × 428.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.80x = 459,934.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,934.74/777.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.33

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