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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775, 1,069.50 and 425.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775, 1,069.50 and 425.69 is: 587.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775 : 1,069.50 = 425.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775/1,069.50 = 425.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775x = 1,069.50 × 425.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775x = 455,275.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,275.46/775
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.45

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