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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.67, 1,169.15 and 292.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.67, 1,169.15 and 292.73 is: 438.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.67 : 1,169.15 = 292.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.67/1,169.15 = 292.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.67x = 1,169.15 × 292.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.67x = 342,237.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,237.97/779.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.95

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