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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.28, 1,074.42 and 569.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.28, 1,074.42 and 569.28 is: 784.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.28 : 1,074.42 = 569.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.28/1,074.42 = 569.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.28x = 1,074.42 × 569.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.28x = 611,645.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,645.82/779.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.89

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