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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.63, 1,170.05 and 346.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.63, 1,170.05 and 346.88 is: 520.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.63 : 1,170.05 = 346.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.63/1,170.05 = 346.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.63x = 1,170.05 × 346.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.63x = 405,868.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,868.13/779.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.59

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