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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.60, 1,074.48 and 429.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.60, 1,074.48 and 429.34 is: 592.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.60 : 1,074.48 = 429.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.60/1,074.48 = 429.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.60x = 1,074.48 × 429.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.60x = 461,317.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,317.24/778.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.50

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