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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.44, 1,074.73 and 569.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.44, 1,074.73 and 569.24 is: 784.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.44 : 1,074.73 = 569.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.44/1,074.73 = 569.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.44x = 1,074.73 × 569.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.44x = 611,779.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,779.31/779.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.90

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