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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.98, 1,070.82 and 426.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.98, 1,070.82 and 426.66 is: 588.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.98 : 1,070.82 = 426.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.98/1,070.82 = 426.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.98x = 1,070.82 × 426.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.98x = 456,876.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,876.06/775.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.77

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