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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.99, 1,073.62 and 428.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.99, 1,073.62 and 428.67 is: 591.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.99 : 1,073.62 = 428.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.99/1,073.62 = 428.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.99x = 1,073.62 × 428.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.99x = 460,228.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,228.69/777.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.56

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