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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.40, 1,169.69 and 532.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.40, 1,169.69 and 532.08 is: 798.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.40 : 1,169.69 = 532.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.40/1,169.69 = 532.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.40x = 1,169.69 × 532.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.40x = 622,368.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,368.66/779.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.52

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