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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.69, 1,169.84 and 292.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.69, 1,169.84 and 292.68 is: 439.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.69 : 1,169.84 = 292.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.69/1,169.84 = 292.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.69x = 1,169.84 × 292.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.69x = 342,389.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,389.50/779.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.13

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