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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.75, 1,074.68 and 429.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.75, 1,074.68 and 429.46 is: 592.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.75 : 1,074.68 = 429.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.75/1,074.68 = 429.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.75x = 1,074.68 × 429.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.75x = 461,532.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,532.07/778.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.66

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