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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.80, 1,168.62 and 345.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.80, 1,168.62 and 345.96 is: 519.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.80 : 1,168.62 = 345.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.80/1,168.62 = 345.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.80x = 1,168.62 × 345.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.80x = 404,295.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,295.78/778.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.13

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