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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.02, 1,073.63 and 428.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.02, 1,073.63 and 428.70 is: 591.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.02 : 1,073.63 = 428.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.02/1,073.63 = 428.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.02x = 1,073.63 × 428.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.02x = 460,265.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,265.18/778.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.59

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