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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.09, 1,169.12 and 292.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.09, 1,169.12 and 292.48 is: 438.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.09 : 1,169.12 = 292.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.09/1,169.12 = 292.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.09x = 1,169.12 × 292.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.09x = 341,944.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,944.22/779.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.90

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