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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.19, 1,074.87 and 569.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.19, 1,074.87 and 569.04 is: 784.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.19 : 1,074.87 = 569.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.19/1,074.87 = 569.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.19x = 1,074.87 × 569.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.19x = 611,644.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,644.02/779.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.97

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