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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.22, 1,168.83 and 535.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.22, 1,168.83 and 535.01 is: 802.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.22 : 1,168.83 = 535.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.22/1,168.83 = 535.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.22x = 1,168.83 × 535.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.22x = 625,335.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,335.74/779.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.52

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