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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.62, 1,074.48 and 424.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.62, 1,074.48 and 424.53 is: 585.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.62 : 1,074.48 = 424.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.62/1,074.48 = 424.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.62x = 1,074.48 × 424.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.62x = 456,148.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,148.99/778.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.84

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