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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.51, 1,169.33 and 389.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.51, 1,169.33 and 389.90 is: 584.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.51 : 1,169.33 = 389.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.51/1,169.33 = 389.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.51x = 1,169.33 × 389.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.51x = 455,913.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,913.97/779.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.88

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