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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.19, 1,071.14 and 426.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.19, 1,071.14 and 426.88 is: 589.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.19 : 1,071.14 = 426.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.19/1,071.14 = 426.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.19x = 1,071.14 × 426.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.19x = 457,242.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,242.89/776.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.09

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