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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.85, 1,074.80 and 429.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.85, 1,074.80 and 429.54 is: 592.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.85 : 1,074.80 = 429.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.85/1,074.80 = 429.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.85x = 1,074.80 × 429.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.85x = 461,669.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,669.59/778.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.76

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