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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.04, 1,170.20 and 347.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.04, 1,170.20 and 347.20 is: 520.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.04 : 1,170.20 = 347.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.04/1,170.20 = 347.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.04x = 1,170.20 × 347.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.04x = 406,293.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,293.44/780.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.86

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