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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.90, 1,073.38 and 428.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.90, 1,073.38 and 428.59 is: 591.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.90 : 1,073.38 = 428.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.90/1,073.38 = 428.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.90x = 1,073.38 × 428.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.90x = 460,039.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,039.93/777.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.39

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