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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.61, 1,070.39 and 426.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.61, 1,070.39 and 426.30 is: 588.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.61 : 1,070.39 = 426.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.61/1,070.39 = 426.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.61x = 1,070.39 × 426.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.61x = 456,305.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,305.13/775.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.32

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