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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.84, 1,170.39 and 549.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.84, 1,170.39 and 549.19 is: 824.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.84 : 1,170.39 = 549.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.84/1,170.39 = 549.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.84x = 1,170.39 × 549.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.84x = 642,760.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,760.63/779.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.22

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