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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.73, 1,070.52 and 426.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.73, 1,070.52 and 426.41 is: 588.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.73 : 1,070.52 = 426.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.73/1,070.52 = 426.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.73x = 1,070.52 × 426.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.73x = 456,478.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,478.30/775.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.45

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