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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.89, 1,074.86 and 424.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.89, 1,074.86 and 424.80 is: 586.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.89 : 1,074.86 = 424.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.89/1,074.86 = 424.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.89x = 1,074.86 × 424.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.89x = 456,598.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,598.40/778.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.22

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