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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.50, 1,168.97 and 340.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.50, 1,168.97 and 340.73 is: 510.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.50 : 1,168.97 = 340.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.50/1,168.97 = 340.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.50x = 1,168.97 × 340.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.50x = 398,295.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,295.60/779.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.96

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