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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.90, 1,073.50 and 428.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.90, 1,073.50 and 428.60 is: 591.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.90 : 1,073.50 = 428.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.90/1,073.50 = 428.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.90x = 1,073.50 × 428.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.90x = 460,102.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,102.10/777.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.47

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