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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.49, 1,170.24 and 341.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.49, 1,170.24 and 341.41 is: 511.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.49 : 1,170.24 = 341.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.49/1,170.24 = 341.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.49x = 1,170.24 × 341.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.49x = 399,531.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,531.64/780.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.90

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