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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.01, 1,159.92 and 426.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.01, 1,159.92 and 426.62 is: 640.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.01 : 1,159.92 = 426.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.01/1,159.92 = 426.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.01x = 1,159.92 × 426.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.01x = 494,847.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,847.97/773.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.16

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