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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.89, 1,074.84 and 429.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.89, 1,074.84 and 429.57 is: 592.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.89 : 1,074.84 = 429.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.89/1,074.84 = 429.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.89x = 1,074.84 × 429.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.89x = 461,719.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,719.02/778.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.79

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