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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.22, 1,069.82 and 425.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.22, 1,069.82 and 425.91 is: 587.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.22 : 1,069.82 = 425.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.22/1,069.82 = 425.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.22x = 1,069.82 × 425.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.22x = 455,644.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,644.91/775.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.77

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