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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.13, 1,073.82 and 424.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.13, 1,073.82 and 424.05 is: 585.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.13 : 1,073.82 = 424.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.13/1,073.82 = 424.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.13x = 1,073.82 × 424.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.13x = 455,351.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,351.25/778.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.19

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