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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.21, 1,168.43 and 383.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.21, 1,168.43 and 383.42 is: 574.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.21 : 1,168.43 = 383.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.21/1,168.43 = 383.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.21x = 1,168.43 × 383.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.21x = 447,999.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,999.43/779.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.94

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