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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.92, 1,070.73 and 426.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.92, 1,070.73 and 426.54 is: 588.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.92 : 1,070.73 = 426.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.92/1,070.73 = 426.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.92x = 1,070.73 × 426.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.92x = 456,709.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,709.17/775.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.60

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