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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.05, 1,070.92 and 426.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.05, 1,070.92 and 426.73 is: 588.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.05 : 1,070.92 = 426.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.05/1,070.92 = 426.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.05x = 1,070.92 × 426.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.05x = 456,991.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,991.56/776.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.87

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