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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.51, 1,168.65 and 389.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.51, 1,168.65 and 389.49 is: 583.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.51 : 1,168.65 = 389.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.51/1,168.65 = 389.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.51x = 1,168.65 × 389.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.51x = 455,177.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,177.49/779.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.93

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