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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.25, 1,073.99 and 428.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.25, 1,073.99 and 428.96 is: 591.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.25 : 1,073.99 = 428.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.25/1,073.99 = 428.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.25x = 1,073.99 × 428.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.25x = 460,698.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,698.75/778.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.97

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