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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.98, 1,069.50 and 425.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.98, 1,069.50 and 425.67 is: 587.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.98 : 1,069.50 = 425.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.98/1,069.50 = 425.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.98x = 1,069.50 × 425.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.98x = 455,257.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,257.67/774.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.44

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