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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.13, 1,168.02 and 346.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.13, 1,168.02 and 346.14 is: 518.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.13 : 1,168.02 = 346.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.13/1,168.02 = 346.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.13x = 1,168.02 × 346.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.13x = 404,298.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,298.44/779.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.91

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