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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.81, 1,070.60 and 426.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.81, 1,070.60 and 426.49 is: 588.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.81 : 1,070.60 = 426.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.81/1,070.60 = 426.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.81x = 1,070.60 × 426.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.81x = 456,600.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,600.19/775.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.55

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