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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.42, 1,169.74 and 505.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.42, 1,169.74 and 505.44 is: 758.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.42 : 1,169.74 = 505.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.42/1,169.74 = 505.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.42x = 1,169.74 × 505.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.42x = 591,234.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,234.02/779.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.55

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