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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.70, 1,069.09 and 425.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.70, 1,069.09 and 425.38 is: 587.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.70 : 1,069.09 = 425.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.70/1,069.09 = 425.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.70x = 1,069.09 × 425.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.70x = 454,769.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,769.50/774.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.03

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