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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.56, 1,168.26 and 394.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.56, 1,168.26 and 394.36 is: 590.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.56 : 1,168.26 = 394.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.56/1,168.26 = 394.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.56x = 1,168.26 × 394.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.56x = 460,715.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,715.01/779.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.99

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