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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.94, 1,069.47 and 573.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.94, 1,069.47 and 573.25 is: 791.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.94 : 1,069.47 = 573.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.94/1,069.47 = 573.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.94x = 1,069.47 × 573.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.94x = 613,073.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,073.68/774.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.12

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