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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.59, 1,168.98 and 368.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.59, 1,168.98 and 368.61 is: 552.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.59 : 1,168.98 = 368.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.59/1,168.98 = 368.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.59x = 1,168.98 × 368.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.59x = 430,897.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,897.72/779.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.72

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