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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.39, 1,169.67 and 368.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.39, 1,169.67 and 368.66 is: 553.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.39 : 1,169.67 = 368.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.39/1,169.67 = 368.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.39x = 1,169.67 × 368.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.39x = 431,203.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,203.77/779.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.26

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