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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.70, 1,074.62 and 429.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.70, 1,074.62 and 429.39 is: 592.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.70 : 1,074.62 = 429.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.70/1,074.62 = 429.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.70x = 1,074.62 × 429.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.70x = 461,423.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,423.56/778.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.56

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