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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.59, 1,169.15 and 642.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.59, 1,169.15 and 642.29 is: 963.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.59 : 1,169.15 = 642.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.59/1,169.15 = 642.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.59x = 1,169.15 × 642.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.59x = 750,930.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,930.14/779.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.24

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