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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.84, 1,159.89 and 426.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.84, 1,159.89 and 426.39 is: 639.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.84 : 1,159.89 = 426.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.84/1,159.89 = 426.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.84x = 1,159.89 × 426.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.84x = 494,565.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,565.50/773.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.11

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