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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.33, 1,169.12 and 389.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.33, 1,169.12 and 389.36 is: 584.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.33 : 1,169.12 = 389.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.33/1,169.12 = 389.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.33x = 1,169.12 × 389.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.33x = 455,212.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,212.46/779.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.11

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