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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.75, 1,069.22 and 425.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.75, 1,069.22 and 425.51 is: 587.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.75 : 1,069.22 = 425.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.75/1,069.22 = 425.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.75x = 1,069.22 × 425.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.75x = 454,959.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,959.52/774.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.23

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