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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780, 1,170 and 347.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780, 1,170 and 347.14 is: 520.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780 : 1,170 = 347.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780/1,170 = 347.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780x = 1,170 × 347.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780x = 406,153.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,153.80/780
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.71

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