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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.12, 1,169.06 and 340.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.12, 1,169.06 and 340.84 is: 510.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.12 : 1,169.06 = 340.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.12/1,169.06 = 340.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.12x = 1,169.06 × 340.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.12x = 398,462.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,462.41/780.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.77

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