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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.49, 1,169.28 and 507.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.49, 1,169.28 and 507.32 is: 761.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.49 : 1,169.28 = 507.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.49/1,169.28 = 507.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.49x = 1,169.28 × 507.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.49x = 593,199.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,199.13/779.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.01

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