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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.89, 1,169.83 and 535.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.89, 1,169.83 and 535.67 is: 803.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.89 : 1,169.83 = 535.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.89/1,169.83 = 535.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.89x = 1,169.83 × 535.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.89x = 626,642.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,642.84/779.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.50

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