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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.74, 1,069.17 and 425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.74, 1,069.17 and 425.44 is: 587.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.74 : 1,069.17 = 425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.74/1,069.17 = 425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.74x = 1,069.17 × 425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.74x = 454,867.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,867.68/774.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.12

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