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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,970.33, 4,455.56 and 779.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,970.33, 4,455.56 and 779.28 is: 1,168.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,970.33 : 4,455.56 = 779.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,970.33/4,455.56 = 779.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,970.33x = 4,455.56 × 779.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,970.33x = 3,472,128.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,472,128.80/2,970.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.94

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