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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.74, 1,052.58 and 426.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.74, 1,052.58 and 426.66 is: 588.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.74 : 1,052.58 = 426.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.74/1,052.58 = 426.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.74x = 1,052.58 × 426.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.74x = 449,093.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,093.78/762.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.79

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