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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.18, 1,075.26 and 425.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.18, 1,075.26 and 425.11 is: 586.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.18 : 1,075.26 = 425.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.18/1,075.26 = 425.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.18x = 1,075.26 × 425.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.18x = 457,096.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,096.28/779.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.64

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