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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.19, 1,167.97 and 340.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.19, 1,167.97 and 340.17 is: 509.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.19 : 1,167.97 = 340.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.19/1,167.97 = 340.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.19x = 1,167.97 × 340.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.19x = 397,308.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,308.35/779.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.90

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