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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.01, 1,059.88 and 427.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.01, 1,059.88 and 427.34 is: 589.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.01 : 1,059.88 = 427.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.01/1,059.88 = 427.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.01x = 1,059.88 × 427.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.01x = 452,922.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,922.75/768.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.74

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