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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.57, 1,074.42 and 429.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.57, 1,074.42 and 429.25 is: 592.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.57 : 1,074.42 = 429.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.57/1,074.42 = 429.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.57x = 1,074.42 × 429.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.57x = 461,194.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,194.79/778.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.36

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