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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.91, 1,170.11 and 534.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.91, 1,170.11 and 534.16 is: 801.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.91 : 1,170.11 = 534.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.91/1,170.11 = 534.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.91x = 1,170.11 × 534.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.91x = 625,025.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,025.96/779.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.41

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