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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.26, 1,073.98 and 424.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.26, 1,073.98 and 424.17 is: 585.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.26 : 1,073.98 = 424.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.26/1,073.98 = 424.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.26x = 1,073.98 × 424.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.26x = 455,547.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,547.98/778.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.34

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