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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.48, 1,169.64 and 606.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.48, 1,169.64 and 606.50 is: 910.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.48 : 1,169.64 = 606.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.48/1,169.64 = 606.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.48x = 1,169.64 × 606.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.48x = 709,380.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,380.81/779.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.08

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