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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779, 1,168.62 and 542.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779, 1,168.62 and 542.54 is: 813.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779 : 1,168.62 = 542.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779/1,168.62 = 542.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779x = 1,168.62 × 542.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779x = 634,023.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,023.09/779
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.89

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