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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.76, 1,069.16 and 425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.76, 1,069.16 and 425.44 is: 587.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.76 : 1,069.16 = 425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.76/1,069.16 = 425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.76x = 1,069.16 × 425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.76x = 454,863.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,863.43/774.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.10

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