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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.96, 1,074.98 and 429.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.96, 1,074.98 and 429.66 is: 592.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.96 : 1,074.98 = 429.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.96/1,074.98 = 429.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.96x = 1,074.98 × 429.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.96x = 461,875.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,875.91/778.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.94

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