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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.37, 1,070.00 and 426.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.37, 1,070.00 and 426.05 is: 587.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.37 : 1,070.00 = 426.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.37/1,070.00 = 426.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.37x = 1,070.00 × 426.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.37x = 455,866.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,866.02/775.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.94

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