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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.91, 1,052.74 and 426.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.91, 1,052.74 and 426.80 is: 588.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.91 : 1,052.74 = 426.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.91/1,052.74 = 426.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.91x = 1,052.74 × 426.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.91x = 449,309.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,309.43/762.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.94

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