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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.63, 1,070.39 and 426.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.63, 1,070.39 and 426.34 is: 588.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.63 : 1,070.39 = 426.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.63/1,070.39 = 426.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.63x = 1,070.39 × 426.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.63x = 456,342.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,342.59/775.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.35

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