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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.04, 1,168.02 and 345.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.04, 1,168.02 and 345.96 is: 518.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.04 : 1,168.02 = 345.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.04/1,168.02 = 345.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.04x = 1,168.02 × 345.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.04x = 404,088.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,088.20/779.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.70

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