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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.32, 1,070.02 and 426.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.32, 1,070.02 and 426.08 is: 588.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.32 : 1,070.02 = 426.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.32/1,070.02 = 426.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.32x = 1,070.02 × 426.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.32x = 455,906.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,906.64/775.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.02

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