Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778, 1,073.64 and 428.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 778, 1,073.64 and 428.72 is: 591.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
778 : 1,073.64 = 428.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
778/1,073.64 = 428.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
778x = 1,073.64 × 428.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
778x = 460,290.94 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 460,290.94/778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 591.63
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