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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.78, 1,074.72 and 429.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.78, 1,074.72 and 429.48 is: 592.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.78 : 1,074.72 = 429.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.78/1,074.72 = 429.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.78x = 1,074.72 × 429.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.78x = 461,570.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,570.75/778.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.68

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