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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.18, 1,073.84 and 428.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.18, 1,073.84 and 428.80 is: 591.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.18 : 1,073.84 = 428.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.18/1,073.84 = 428.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.18x = 1,073.84 × 428.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.18x = 460,462.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,462.59/778.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.72

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