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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.11, 1,168.54 and 216.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.11, 1,168.54 and 216.11 is: 324.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.11 : 1,168.54 = 216.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.11/1,168.54 = 216.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.11x = 1,168.54 × 216.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.11x = 252,526.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,526.80/779.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.12

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