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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.71, 1,169.87 and 346.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.71, 1,169.87 and 346.57 is: 519.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.71 : 1,169.87 = 346.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.71/1,169.87 = 346.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.71x = 1,169.87 × 346.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.71x = 405,441.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,441.85/779.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.99

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