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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.02, 1,168.71 and 346.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.02, 1,168.71 and 346.18 is: 519.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.02 : 1,168.71 = 346.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.02/1,168.71 = 346.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.02x = 1,168.71 × 346.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.02x = 404,584.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,584.03/779.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.35

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