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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.57, 1,170.86 and 342.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.57, 1,170.86 and 342.27 is: 513.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.57 : 1,170.86 = 342.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.57/1,170.86 = 342.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.57x = 1,170.86 × 342.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.57x = 400,748.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,748.54/780.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.41

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