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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.55, 1,074.30 and 429.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.55, 1,074.30 and 429.17 is: 592.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.55 : 1,074.30 = 429.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.55/1,074.30 = 429.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.55x = 1,074.30 × 429.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.55x = 461,051.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,051.96/778.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.20

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