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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.34, 1,070 and 426.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.34, 1,070 and 426.04 is: 587.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.34 : 1,070 = 426.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.34/1,070 = 426.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.34x = 1,070 × 426.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.34x = 455,862.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,862.80/775.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.95

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