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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.26, 1,169.16 and 316.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.26, 1,169.16 and 316.90 is: 475.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.26 : 1,169.16 = 316.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.26/1,169.16 = 316.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.26x = 1,169.16 × 316.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.26x = 370,506.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,506.80/779.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.46

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