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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.48, 1,074.37 and 429.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.48, 1,074.37 and 429.23 is: 592.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.48 : 1,074.37 = 429.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.48/1,074.37 = 429.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.48x = 1,074.37 × 429.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.48x = 461,152.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,152.64/778.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.38

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