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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.01, 1,069.47 and 425.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.01, 1,069.47 and 425.70 is: 587.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.01 : 1,069.47 = 425.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.01/1,069.47 = 425.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.01x = 1,069.47 × 425.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.01x = 455,273.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,273.38/775.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.44

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