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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.35, 1,169.22 and 292.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.35, 1,169.22 and 292.54 is: 438.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.35 : 1,169.22 = 292.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.35/1,169.22 = 292.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.35x = 1,169.22 × 292.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.35x = 342,043.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,043.62/779.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.88

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