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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.91, 1,069.39 and 425.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.91, 1,069.39 and 425.60 is: 587.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.91 : 1,069.39 = 425.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.91/1,069.39 = 425.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.91x = 1,069.39 × 425.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.91x = 455,132.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,132.38/774.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.34

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