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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.90, 771.42 and 426.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.90, 771.42 and 426.88 is: 588.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.90 : 771.42 = 426.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.90/771.42 = 426.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.90x = 771.42 × 426.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.90x = 329,303.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,303.77/559.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.15

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