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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.85, 1,074.76 and 429.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.85, 1,074.76 and 429.53 is: 592.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.85 : 1,074.76 = 429.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.85/1,074.76 = 429.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.85x = 1,074.76 × 429.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.85x = 461,643.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,643.28/778.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.73

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