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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.16, 1,167.06 and 345.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.16, 1,167.06 and 345.72 is: 517.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.16 : 1,167.06 = 345.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.16/1,167.06 = 345.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.16x = 1,167.06 × 345.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.16x = 403,475.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,475.98/779.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.83

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