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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.19, 1,169.22 and 346.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.19, 1,169.22 and 346.34 is: 519.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.19 : 1,169.22 = 346.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.19/1,169.22 = 346.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.19x = 1,169.22 × 346.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.19x = 404,941.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,941.81/779.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.70

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