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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.63, 1,169.89 and 346.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.63, 1,169.89 and 346.78 is: 520.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.63 : 1,169.89 = 346.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.63/1,169.89 = 346.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.63x = 1,169.89 × 346.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.63x = 405,697.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,697.00/779.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.37

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