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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.18, 1,073.88 and 424.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.18, 1,073.88 and 424.12 is: 585.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.18 : 1,073.88 = 424.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.18/1,073.88 = 424.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.18x = 1,073.88 × 424.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.18x = 455,453.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,453.99/778.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.28

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