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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.14, 1,169.87 and 346.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.14, 1,169.87 and 346.98 is: 520.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.14 : 1,169.87 = 346.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.14/1,169.87 = 346.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.14x = 1,169.87 × 346.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.14x = 405,919.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,919.76/780.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.32

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