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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.93, 1,074.83 and 429.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.93, 1,074.83 and 429.60 is: 592.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.93 : 1,074.83 = 429.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.93/1,074.83 = 429.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.93x = 1,074.83 × 429.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.93x = 461,742.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,742.40/778.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.79

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