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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.45, 1,168.77 and 389.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.45, 1,168.77 and 389.03 is: 583.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.45 : 1,168.77 = 389.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.45/1,168.77 = 389.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.45x = 1,168.77 × 389.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.45x = 454,686.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,686.59/779.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.34

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