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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.33, 1,069.96 and 426.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.33, 1,069.96 and 426.02 is: 587.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.33 : 1,069.96 = 426.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.33/1,069.96 = 426.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.33x = 1,069.96 × 426.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.33x = 455,824.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,824.36/775.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.91

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