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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.78, 1,074.74 and 429.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.78, 1,074.74 and 429.47 is: 592.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.78 : 1,074.74 = 429.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.78/1,074.74 = 429.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.78x = 1,074.74 × 429.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.78x = 461,565.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,565.10/778.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.68

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