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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.98, 1,170.16 and 347.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.98, 1,170.16 and 347.26 is: 520.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.98 : 1,170.16 = 347.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.98/1,170.16 = 347.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.98x = 1,170.16 × 347.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.98x = 406,349.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,349.76/779.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.97

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