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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.01, 1,075.04 and 424.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.01, 1,075.04 and 424.94 is: 586.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.01 : 1,075.04 = 424.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.01/1,075.04 = 424.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.01x = 1,075.04 × 424.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.01x = 456,820.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,820.00/779.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.41

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