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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.66, 1,074.62 and 429.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.66, 1,074.62 and 429.36 is: 592.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.66 : 1,074.62 = 429.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.66/1,074.62 = 429.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.66x = 1,074.62 × 429.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.66x = 461,398.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,398.84/778.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.55

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