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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.63, 1,069.01 and 425.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.63, 1,069.01 and 425.34 is: 586.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.63 : 1,069.01 = 425.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.63/1,069.01 = 425.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.63x = 1,069.01 × 425.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.63x = 454,692.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,692.71/774.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.98

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