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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.29, 1,074.18 and 569.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.29, 1,074.18 and 569.48 is: 784.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.29 : 1,074.18 = 569.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.29/1,074.18 = 569.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.29x = 1,074.18 × 569.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.29x = 611,723.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,723.63/779.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.98

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