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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.11, 1,073.82 and 428.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.11, 1,073.82 and 428.79 is: 591.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.11 : 1,073.82 = 428.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.11/1,073.82 = 428.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.11x = 1,073.82 × 428.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.11x = 460,443.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,443.28/778.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.75

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