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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.50, 1,070.19 and 426.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.50, 1,070.19 and 426.21 is: 588.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.50 : 1,070.19 = 426.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.50/1,070.19 = 426.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.50x = 1,070.19 × 426.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.50x = 456,125.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,125.68/775.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.17

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