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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.07, 1,073.72 and 423.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.07, 1,073.72 and 423.98 is: 585.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.07 : 1,073.72 = 423.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.07/1,073.72 = 423.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.07x = 1,073.72 × 423.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.07x = 455,231.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,231.50/778.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.08

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