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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.13, 1,071.12 and 426.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.13, 1,071.12 and 426.88 is: 589.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.13 : 1,071.12 = 426.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.13/1,071.12 = 426.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.13x = 1,071.12 × 426.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.13x = 457,239.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,239.71/776.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.13

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