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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.96, 1,170 and 347.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.96, 1,170 and 347.36 is: 521.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.96 : 1,170 = 347.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.96/1,170 = 347.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.96x = 1,170 × 347.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.96x = 406,411.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,411.20/779.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.07

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