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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.16, 1,169.85 and 670.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.16, 1,169.85 and 670.92 is: 1,007.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.16 : 1,169.85 = 670.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.16/1,169.85 = 670.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.16x = 1,169.85 × 670.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.16x = 784,875.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,875.76/779.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.34

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