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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.44, 1,070.11 and 426.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.44, 1,070.11 and 426.13 is: 588.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.44 : 1,070.11 = 426.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.44/1,070.11 = 426.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.44x = 1,070.11 × 426.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.44x = 455,998.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,998.49/775.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.05

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