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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.08, 1,168.54 and 522.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.08, 1,168.54 and 522.04 is: 783.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.08 : 1,168.54 = 522.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.08/1,168.54 = 522.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.08x = 1,168.54 × 522.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.08x = 610,024.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,024.62/779.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.01

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