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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.69, 1,074.59 and 429.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.69, 1,074.59 and 429.38 is: 592.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.69 : 1,074.59 = 429.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.69/1,074.59 = 429.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.69x = 1,074.59 × 429.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.69x = 461,402.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,402.08/778.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.54

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