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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.09, 1,168.59 and 194.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.09, 1,168.59 and 194.09 is: 291.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.09 : 1,168.59 = 194.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.09/1,168.59 = 194.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.09x = 1,168.59 × 194.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.09x = 226,810.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,810.90/779.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.12

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