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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.28, 1,069.89 and 425.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.28, 1,069.89 and 425.97 is: 587.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.28 : 1,069.89 = 425.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.28/1,069.89 = 425.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.28x = 1,069.89 × 425.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.28x = 455,741.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,741.04/775.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.84

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