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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.63, 1,074.51 and 429.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.63, 1,074.51 and 429.32 is: 592.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.63 : 1,074.51 = 429.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.63/1,074.51 = 429.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.63x = 1,074.51 × 429.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.63x = 461,303.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,303.26/778.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.46

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