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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.48, 1,169.91 and 347.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.48, 1,169.91 and 347.94 is: 521.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.48 : 1,169.91 = 347.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.48/1,169.91 = 347.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.48x = 1,169.91 × 347.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.48x = 407,058.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,058.49/780.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.55

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