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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.12, 1,169.64 and 341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.12, 1,169.64 and 341.16 is: 511.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.12 : 1,169.64 = 341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.12/1,169.64 = 341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.12x = 1,169.64 × 341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.12x = 399,034.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,034.38/780.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.50

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