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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.32, 1,169.12 and 340.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.32, 1,169.12 and 340.56 is: 510.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.32 : 1,169.12 = 340.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.32/1,169.12 = 340.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.32x = 1,169.12 × 340.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.32x = 398,155.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,155.51/779.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.90

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