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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.08, 1,070.94 and 426.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.08, 1,070.94 and 426.75 is: 588.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.08 : 1,070.94 = 426.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.08/1,070.94 = 426.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.08x = 1,070.94 × 426.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.08x = 457,023.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,023.65/776.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.89

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