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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.96, 1,169.08 and 394.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.96, 1,169.08 and 394.32 is: 591.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.96 : 1,169.08 = 394.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.96/1,169.08 = 394.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.96x = 1,169.08 × 394.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.96x = 460,991.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,991.63/778.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.80

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