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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.88, 1,070.70 and 426.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.88, 1,070.70 and 426.60 is: 588.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.88 : 1,070.70 = 426.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.88/1,070.70 = 426.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.88x = 1,070.70 × 426.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.88x = 456,760.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,760.62/775.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.70

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