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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.19, 1,169.47 and 341.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.19, 1,169.47 and 341.17 is: 511.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.19 : 1,169.47 = 341.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.19/1,169.47 = 341.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.19x = 1,169.47 × 341.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.19x = 398,988.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,988.08/780.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.40

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