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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.38, 1,074.23 and 429.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.38, 1,074.23 and 429.14 is: 592.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.38 : 1,074.23 = 429.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.38/1,074.23 = 429.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.38x = 1,074.23 × 429.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.38x = 460,995.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,995.06/778.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.25

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