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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.47, 1,169.76 and 341.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.47, 1,169.76 and 341.53 is: 511.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.47 : 1,169.76 = 341.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.47/1,169.76 = 341.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.47x = 1,169.76 × 341.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.47x = 399,508.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,508.13/780.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.88

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