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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.96, 1,170 and 347

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.96, 1,170 and 347 is: 520.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.96 : 1,170 = 347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.96/1,170 = 347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.96x = 1,170 × 347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.96x = 405,990
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,990/779.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.53

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