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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.19, 1,165.75 and 534.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.19, 1,165.75 and 534.98 is: 800.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.19 : 1,165.75 = 534.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.19/1,165.75 = 534.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.19x = 1,165.75 × 534.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.19x = 623,645.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,645.77/779.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.38

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