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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.38, 1,074.33 and 569.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.38, 1,074.33 and 569.26 is: 784.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.38 : 1,074.33 = 569.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.38/1,074.33 = 569.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.38x = 1,074.33 × 569.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.38x = 611,573.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,573.10/779.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.69

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