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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.68, 1,070.44 and 426.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.68, 1,070.44 and 426.36 is: 588.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.68 : 1,070.44 = 426.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.68/1,070.44 = 426.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.68x = 1,070.44 × 426.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.68x = 456,392.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,392.80/775.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.38

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