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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776, 1,070.95 and 426.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776, 1,070.95 and 426.76 is: 588.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776 : 1,070.95 = 426.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776/1,070.95 = 426.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776x = 1,070.95 × 426.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776x = 457,038.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,038.62/776
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.97

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