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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.30, 1,168.94 and 292.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.30, 1,168.94 and 292.68 is: 439.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.30 : 1,168.94 = 292.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.30/1,168.94 = 292.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.30x = 1,168.94 × 292.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.30x = 342,125.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,125.36/779.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.02

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