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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.64, 1,169.33 and 216.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.64, 1,169.33 and 216.64 is: 324.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.64 : 1,169.33 = 216.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.64/1,169.33 = 216.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.64x = 1,169.33 × 216.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.64x = 253,323.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,323.65/779.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.92

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