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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.80, 1,069.19 and 425.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.80, 1,069.19 and 425.48 is: 587.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.80 : 1,069.19 = 425.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.80/1,069.19 = 425.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.80x = 1,069.19 × 425.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.80x = 454,918.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,918.96/774.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.15

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