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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.42, 1,171.02 and 347.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.42, 1,171.02 and 347.46 is: 521.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.42 : 1,171.02 = 347.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.42/1,171.02 = 347.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.42x = 1,171.02 × 347.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.42x = 406,882.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,882.61/780.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.36

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