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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.44, 1,170.24 and 394.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.44, 1,170.24 and 394.96 is: 592.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.44 : 1,170.24 = 394.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.44/1,170.24 = 394.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.44x = 1,170.24 × 394.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.44x = 462,197.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,197.99/779.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.99

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