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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.20, 1,069.79 and 425.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.20, 1,069.79 and 425.91 is: 587.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.20 : 1,069.79 = 425.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.20/1,069.79 = 425.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.20x = 1,069.79 × 425.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.20x = 455,626.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,626.78/775.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.76

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