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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.78, 1,169.27 and 504.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.78, 1,169.27 and 504.92 is: 757.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.78 : 1,169.27 = 504.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.78/1,169.27 = 504.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.78x = 1,169.27 × 504.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.78x = 590,385.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,385.28/779.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.12

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