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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.29, 1,169.09 and 292.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.29, 1,169.09 and 292.33 is: 438.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.29 : 1,169.09 = 292.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.29/1,169.09 = 292.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.29x = 1,169.09 × 292.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.29x = 341,760.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,760.08/779.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.55

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