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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.50, 1,169.25 and 346.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.50, 1,169.25 and 346.65 is: 519.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.50 : 1,169.25 = 346.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.50/1,169.25 = 346.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.50x = 1,169.25 × 346.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.50x = 405,320.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,320.51/779.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.98

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