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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.90, 1,074.90 and 424.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.90, 1,074.90 and 424.82 is: 586.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.90 : 1,074.90 = 424.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.90/1,074.90 = 424.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.90x = 1,074.90 × 424.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.90x = 456,636.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,636.69/778.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.26

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