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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.92, 1,074.90 and 424.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.92, 1,074.90 and 424.85 is: 586.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.92 : 1,074.90 = 424.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.92/1,074.90 = 424.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.92x = 1,074.90 × 424.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.92x = 456,667.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,667.48/778.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.29

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