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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.12, 1,071.05 and 426.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.12, 1,071.05 and 426.81 is: 589.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.12 : 1,071.05 = 426.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.12/1,071.05 = 426.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.12x = 1,071.05 × 426.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.12x = 457,132.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,132.72/776.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.00

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