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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.94, 1,070.80 and 426.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.94, 1,070.80 and 426.63 is: 588.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.94 : 1,070.80 = 426.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.94/1,070.80 = 426.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.94x = 1,070.80 × 426.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.94x = 456,827.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,827.92/775.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.74

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