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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.92, 1,074.96 and 429.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.92, 1,074.96 and 429.60 is: 592.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.92 : 1,074.96 = 429.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.92/1,074.96 = 429.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.92x = 1,074.96 × 429.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.92x = 461,802.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,802.82/778.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.88

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