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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.20, 1,168.16 and 346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.20, 1,168.16 and 346.24 is: 519.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.20 : 1,168.16 = 346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.20/1,168.16 = 346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.20x = 1,168.16 × 346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.20x = 404,463.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,463.72/779.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.08

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