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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.12, 1,166.86 and 344.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.12, 1,166.86 and 344.98 is: 517.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.12 : 1,166.86 = 344.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.12/1,166.86 = 344.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.12x = 1,166.86 × 344.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.12x = 402,543.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,543.36/778.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.33

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