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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.58, 1,070.28 and 426.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.58, 1,070.28 and 426.26 is: 588.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.58 : 1,070.28 = 426.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.58/1,070.28 = 426.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.58x = 1,070.28 × 426.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.58x = 456,220.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,220.23/775.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.23

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