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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.50, 1,074.33 and 429.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.50, 1,074.33 and 429.22 is: 592.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.50 : 1,074.33 = 429.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.50/1,074.33 = 429.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.50x = 1,074.33 × 429.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.50x = 461,123.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,123.92/778.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.32

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