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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.14, 1,051.73 and 426.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.14, 1,051.73 and 426.06 is: 587.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.14 : 1,051.73 = 426.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.14/1,051.73 = 426.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.14x = 1,051.73 × 426.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.14x = 448,103.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,103.50/762.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.95

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