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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.70, 1,069.09 and 425.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.70, 1,069.09 and 425.39 is: 587.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.70 : 1,069.09 = 425.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.70/1,069.09 = 425.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.70x = 1,069.09 × 425.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.70x = 454,781.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,781.00/774.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.04

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