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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.06, 1,169.28 and 341.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.06, 1,169.28 and 341.04 is: 511.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.06 : 1,169.28 = 341.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.06/1,169.28 = 341.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.06x = 1,169.28 × 341.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.06x = 398,771.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,771.25/780.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.21

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