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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.09, 1,077.90 and 427.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.09, 1,077.90 and 427.01 is: 589.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.09 : 1,077.90 = 427.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.09/1,077.90 = 427.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.09x = 1,077.90 × 427.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.09x = 460,270.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,270.09/781.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.27

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