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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.12, 1,167.96 and 345.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.12, 1,167.96 and 345.92 is: 518.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.12 : 1,167.96 = 345.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.12/1,167.96 = 345.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.12x = 1,167.96 × 345.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.12x = 404,020.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,020.72/779.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.56

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