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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.87, 1,169.55 and 286.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.87, 1,169.55 and 286.22 is: 429.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.87 : 1,169.55 = 286.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.87/1,169.55 = 286.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.87x = 1,169.55 × 286.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.87x = 334,742.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,742.75/779.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.23

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