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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.68, 1,074.57 and 424.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.68, 1,074.57 and 424.62 is: 585.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.68 : 1,074.57 = 424.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.68/1,074.57 = 424.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.68x = 1,074.57 × 424.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.68x = 456,283.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,283.91/778.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.97

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