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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.33, 1,076.85 and 426.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.33, 1,076.85 and 426.26 is: 588.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.33 : 1,076.85 = 426.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.33/1,076.85 = 426.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.33x = 1,076.85 × 426.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.33x = 459,018.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,018.08/780.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.24

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