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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.07, 1,073.75 and 428.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.07, 1,073.75 and 428.76 is: 591.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.07 : 1,073.75 = 428.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.07/1,073.75 = 428.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.07x = 1,073.75 × 428.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.07x = 460,378.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,378.91/778.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.69

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