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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.10, 1,167.84 and 345.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.10, 1,167.84 and 345.75 is: 518.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.10 : 1,167.84 = 345.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.10/1,167.84 = 345.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.10x = 1,167.84 × 345.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.10x = 403,780.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,780.68/779.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.27

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