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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.93, 1,169.29 and 347.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.93, 1,169.29 and 347.39 is: 520.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.93 : 1,169.29 = 347.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.93/1,169.29 = 347.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.93x = 1,169.29 × 347.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.93x = 406,196.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,196.67/779.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.81

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