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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.76, 1,168.92 and 346.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.76, 1,168.92 and 346.68 is: 519.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.76 : 1,168.92 = 346.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.76/1,168.92 = 346.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.76x = 1,168.92 × 346.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.76x = 405,241.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,241.19/779.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.70

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