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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.14, 1,071.08 and 426.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.14, 1,071.08 and 426.85 is: 589.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.14 : 1,071.08 = 426.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.14/1,071.08 = 426.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.14x = 1,071.08 × 426.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.14x = 457,190.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,190.50/776.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.06

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