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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.65, 1,170.67 and 347.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.65, 1,170.67 and 347.50 is: 521.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.65 : 1,170.67 = 347.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.65/1,170.67 = 347.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.65x = 1,170.67 × 347.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.65x = 406,807.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,807.83/780.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.11

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