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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.48, 1,169.82 and 341.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.48, 1,169.82 and 341.63 is: 512.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.48 : 1,169.82 = 341.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.48/1,169.82 = 341.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.48x = 1,169.82 × 341.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.48x = 399,644.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,644.14/780.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.05

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