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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.35, 1,169.03 and 194.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.35, 1,169.03 and 194.32 is: 291.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.35 : 1,169.03 = 194.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.35/1,169.03 = 194.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.35x = 1,169.03 × 194.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.35x = 227,171.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,171.14/779.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.49

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