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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.01, 1,069.51 and 420.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.01, 1,069.51 and 420.92 is: 580.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.01 : 1,069.51 = 420.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.01/1,069.51 = 420.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.01x = 1,069.51 × 420.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.01x = 450,177.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,177.10/775.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.87

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