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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.29, 1,069.88 and 425.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.29, 1,069.88 and 425.98 is: 587.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.29 : 1,069.88 = 425.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.29/1,069.88 = 425.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.29x = 1,069.88 × 425.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.29x = 455,747.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,747.48/775.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.84

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