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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.63, 1,171.10 and 347.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.63, 1,171.10 and 347.79 is: 521.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.63 : 1,171.10 = 347.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.63/1,171.10 = 347.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.63x = 1,171.10 × 347.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.63x = 407,296.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,296.87/780.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.75

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