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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.76, 1,169.64 and 535.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.76, 1,169.64 and 535.55 is: 803.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.76 : 1,169.64 = 535.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.76/1,169.64 = 535.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.76x = 1,169.64 × 535.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.76x = 626,394.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,394.85/779.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.32

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