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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.25, 1,069.86 and 425.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.25, 1,069.86 and 425.95 is: 587.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.25 : 1,069.86 = 425.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.25/1,069.86 = 425.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.25x = 1,069.86 × 425.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.25x = 455,704.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,704.74/775.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.82

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