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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.97, 1,169.01 and 341.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.97, 1,169.01 and 341.03 is: 511.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.97 : 1,169.01 = 341.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.97/1,169.01 = 341.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.97x = 1,169.01 × 341.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.97x = 398,667.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,667.48/779.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.14

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