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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.07, 1,070.91 and 426.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.07, 1,070.91 and 426.74 is: 588.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.07 : 1,070.91 = 426.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.07/1,070.91 = 426.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.07x = 1,070.91 × 426.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.07x = 456,994.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,994.78/776.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.86

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