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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.13, 1,169.06 and 575.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.13, 1,169.06 and 575.42 is: 863.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.13 : 1,169.06 = 575.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.13/1,169.06 = 575.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.13x = 1,169.06 × 575.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.13x = 672,691.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,691.78/779.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.39

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