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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.42, 1,168.44 and 345.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.42, 1,168.44 and 345.88 is: 519.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.42 : 1,168.44 = 345.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.42/1,168.44 = 345.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.42x = 1,168.44 × 345.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.42x = 404,140.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,140.03/778.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.18

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