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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.29, 1,170.55 and 618.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.29, 1,170.55 and 618.10 is: 928.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.29 : 1,170.55 = 618.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.29/1,170.55 = 618.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.29x = 1,170.55 × 618.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.29x = 723,514.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,514.80/779.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.43

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