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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.73, 1,074.62 and 424.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.73, 1,074.62 and 424.64 is: 585.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.73 : 1,074.62 = 424.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.73/1,074.62 = 424.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.73x = 1,074.62 × 424.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.73x = 456,326.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,326.64/778.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.99

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