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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.60, 1,168.50 and 346.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.60, 1,168.50 and 346.12 is: 519.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.60 : 1,168.50 = 346.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.60/1,168.50 = 346.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.60x = 1,168.50 × 346.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.60x = 404,441.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,441.22/778.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.45

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