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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.85, 1,073.42 and 428.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.85, 1,073.42 and 428.54 is: 591.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.85 : 1,073.42 = 428.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.85/1,073.42 = 428.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.85x = 1,073.42 × 428.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.85x = 459,999.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,999.11/777.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.37

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