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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.74, 1,074.65 and 424.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.74, 1,074.65 and 424.67 is: 586.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.74 : 1,074.65 = 424.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.74/1,074.65 = 424.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.74x = 1,074.65 × 424.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.74x = 456,367.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,367.05/778.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.03

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