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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.75, 1,074.68 and 429.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.75, 1,074.68 and 429.45 is: 592.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.75 : 1,074.68 = 429.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.75/1,074.68 = 429.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.75x = 1,074.68 × 429.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.75x = 461,521.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,521.33/778.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.64

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