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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.12, 1,071.06 and 426.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.12, 1,071.06 and 426.82 is: 589.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.12 : 1,071.06 = 426.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.12/1,071.06 = 426.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.12x = 1,071.06 × 426.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.12x = 457,149.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,149.83/776.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.02

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