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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.72, 1,070.51 and 426.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.72, 1,070.51 and 426.41 is: 588.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.72 : 1,070.51 = 426.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.72/1,070.51 = 426.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.72x = 1,070.51 × 426.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.72x = 456,474.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,474.04/775.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.46

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