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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.28, 1,169.56 and 409.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.28, 1,169.56 and 409.34 is: 614.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.28 : 1,169.56 = 409.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.28/1,169.56 = 409.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.28x = 1,169.56 × 409.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.28x = 478,747.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,747.69/779.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.35

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