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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.66, 1,074.55 and 429.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.66, 1,074.55 and 429.34 is: 592.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.66 : 1,074.55 = 429.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.66/1,074.55 = 429.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.66x = 1,074.55 × 429.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.66x = 461,347.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,347.30/778.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.49

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