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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.12, 1,069.66 and 425.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.12, 1,069.66 and 425.80 is: 587.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.12 : 1,069.66 = 425.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.12/1,069.66 = 425.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.12x = 1,069.66 × 425.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.12x = 455,461.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,461.23/775.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.60

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