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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.03, 1,170.33 and 346.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.03, 1,170.33 and 346.89 is: 520.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.03 : 1,170.33 = 346.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.03/1,170.33 = 346.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.03x = 1,170.33 × 346.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.03x = 405,975.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,975.77/780.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.46

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