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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.41, 1,070.06 and 426.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.41, 1,070.06 and 426.09 is: 588.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.41 : 1,070.06 = 426.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.41/1,070.06 = 426.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.41x = 1,070.06 × 426.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.41x = 455,946.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,946.14/775.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.01

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