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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.23, 1,073.97 and 428.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.23, 1,073.97 and 428.92 is: 591.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.23 : 1,073.97 = 428.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.23/1,073.97 = 428.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.23x = 1,073.97 × 428.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.23x = 460,644.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,644.53/778.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.91

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