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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.92, 1,070.72 and 426.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.92, 1,070.72 and 426.56 is: 588.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.92 : 1,070.72 = 426.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.92/1,070.72 = 426.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.92x = 1,070.72 × 426.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.92x = 456,726.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,726.32/775.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.63

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