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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.89, 1,168.85 and 390.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.89, 1,168.85 and 390.00 is: 584.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.89 : 1,168.85 = 390.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.89/1,168.85 = 390.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.89x = 1,168.85 × 390.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.89x = 455,845.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,845.66/779.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.50

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