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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.31, 1,074.09 and 428.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.31, 1,074.09 and 428.99 is: 592.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.31 : 1,074.09 = 428.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.31/1,074.09 = 428.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.31x = 1,074.09 × 428.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.31x = 460,773.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,773.87/778.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.02

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