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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.22, 1,167.19 and 346.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.22, 1,167.19 and 346.68 is: 519.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.22 : 1,167.19 = 346.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.22/1,167.19 = 346.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.22x = 1,167.19 × 346.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.22x = 404,640.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,640.56/779.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.29

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