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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.38, 1,070.03 and 426.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.38, 1,070.03 and 426.07 is: 587.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.38 : 1,070.03 = 426.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.38/1,070.03 = 426.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.38x = 1,070.03 × 426.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.38x = 455,907.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,907.68/775.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.98

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