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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.94, 1,074.94 and 424.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.94, 1,074.94 and 424.86 is: 586.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.94 : 1,074.94 = 424.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.94/1,074.94 = 424.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.94x = 1,074.94 × 424.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.94x = 456,693.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,693.92/778.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.30

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