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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.72, 1,069.13 and 425.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.72, 1,069.13 and 425.41 is: 587.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.72 : 1,069.13 = 425.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.72/1,069.13 = 425.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.72x = 1,069.13 × 425.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.72x = 454,818.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,818.59/774.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.07

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