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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.58, 1,169.01 and 634.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.58, 1,169.01 and 634.86 is: 952.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.58 : 1,169.01 = 634.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.58/1,169.01 = 634.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.58x = 1,169.01 × 634.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.58x = 742,157.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,157.69/779.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.00

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