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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.20, 1,073.93 and 428.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.20, 1,073.93 and 428.89 is: 591.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.20 : 1,073.93 = 428.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.20/1,073.93 = 428.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.20x = 1,073.93 × 428.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.20x = 460,592.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,592.00/778.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.87

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