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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.14, 1,169.04 and 389.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.14, 1,169.04 and 389.53 is: 584.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.14 : 1,169.04 = 389.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.14/1,169.04 = 389.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.14x = 1,169.04 × 389.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.14x = 455,376.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,376.15/779.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.46

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