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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.35, 1,166.86 and 393.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.35, 1,166.86 and 393.79 is: 589.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.35 : 1,166.86 = 393.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.35/1,166.86 = 393.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.35x = 1,166.86 × 393.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.35x = 459,497.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,497.80/779.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.59

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