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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.86, 1,074.90 and 429.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.86, 1,074.90 and 429.66 is: 592.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.86 : 1,074.90 = 429.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.86/1,074.90 = 429.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.86x = 1,074.90 × 429.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.86x = 461,841.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,841.53/778.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.97

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