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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.59, 1,074.43 and 424.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.59, 1,074.43 and 424.52 is: 585.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.59 : 1,074.43 = 424.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.59/1,074.43 = 424.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.59x = 1,074.43 × 424.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.59x = 456,117.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,117.01/778.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.82

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