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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.07, 1,069.63 and 425.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.07, 1,069.63 and 425.76 is: 587.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.07 : 1,069.63 = 425.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.07/1,069.63 = 425.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.07x = 1,069.63 × 425.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.07x = 455,404.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,404.60/775.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.57

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