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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.33, 1,169.18 and 346.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.33, 1,169.18 and 346.61 is: 520.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.33 : 1,169.18 = 346.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.33/1,169.18 = 346.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.33x = 1,169.18 × 346.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.33x = 405,251.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,251.97/779.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.00

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