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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.35, 1,166.70 and 345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.35, 1,166.70 and 345 is: 517.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.35 : 1,166.70 = 345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.35/1,166.70 = 345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.35x = 1,166.70 × 345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.35x = 402,511.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,511.50/778.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.13

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