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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.60, 1,170.09 and 347.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.60, 1,170.09 and 347.25 is: 520.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.60 : 1,170.09 = 347.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.60/1,170.09 = 347.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.60x = 1,170.09 × 347.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.60x = 406,313.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,313.75/780.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.51

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