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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.50, 1,171.19 and 347.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.50, 1,171.19 and 347.63 is: 521.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.50 : 1,171.19 = 347.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.50/1,171.19 = 347.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.50x = 1,171.19 × 347.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.50x = 407,135.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,135.79/780.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.63

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