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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.41, 1,169.52 and 346.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.41, 1,169.52 and 346.47 is: 519.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.41 : 1,169.52 = 346.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.41/1,169.52 = 346.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.41x = 1,169.52 × 346.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.41x = 405,203.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,203.59/779.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.89

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