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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.16, 1,168.74 and 522.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.16, 1,168.74 and 522.84 is: 784.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.16 : 1,168.74 = 522.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.16/1,168.74 = 522.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.16x = 1,168.74 × 522.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.16x = 611,064.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,064.02/779.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.26

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