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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.83, 1,070.66 and 426.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.83, 1,070.66 and 426.52 is: 588.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.83 : 1,070.66 = 426.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.83/1,070.66 = 426.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.83x = 1,070.66 × 426.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.83x = 456,653.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,653.09/775.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.60

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