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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.79, 1,159.31 and 426.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.79, 1,159.31 and 426.29 is: 639.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.79 : 1,159.31 = 426.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.79/1,159.31 = 426.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.79x = 1,159.31 × 426.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.79x = 494,202.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,202.26/772.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.50

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