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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.29, 1,073.98 and 428.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.29, 1,073.98 and 428.98 is: 591.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.29 : 1,073.98 = 428.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.29/1,073.98 = 428.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.29x = 1,073.98 × 428.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.29x = 460,715.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,715.94/778.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.96

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