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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.11, 1,071.00 and 426.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.11, 1,071.00 and 426.79 is: 588.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.11 : 1,071.00 = 426.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.11/1,071.00 = 426.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.11x = 1,071.00 × 426.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.11x = 457,096.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,096.37/776.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.96

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