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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.21, 1,051.75 and 426.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.21, 1,051.75 and 426.08 is: 587.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.21 : 1,051.75 = 426.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.21/1,051.75 = 426.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.21x = 1,051.75 × 426.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.21x = 448,129.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,129.64/762.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.93

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