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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.32, 1,074.08 and 429

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.32, 1,074.08 and 429 is: 592.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.32 : 1,074.08 = 429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.32/1,074.08 = 429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.32x = 1,074.08 × 429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.32x = 460,778.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,778.18/778.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.02

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