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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.84, 1,169.92 and 536.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.84, 1,169.92 and 536.48 is: 804.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.84 : 1,169.92 = 536.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.84/1,169.92 = 536.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.84x = 1,169.92 × 536.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.84x = 627,638.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,638.68/779.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.83

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