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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.68, 1,169.52 and 347.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.68, 1,169.52 and 347.20 is: 520.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.68 : 1,169.52 = 347.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.68/1,169.52 = 347.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.68x = 1,169.52 × 347.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.68x = 406,057.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,057.34/779.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.80

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