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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.52, 1,169.59 and 346.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.52, 1,169.59 and 346.38 is: 519.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.52 : 1,169.59 = 346.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.52/1,169.59 = 346.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.52x = 1,169.59 × 346.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.52x = 405,122.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,122.58/779.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.71

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