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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.66, 1,171.56 and 347.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.66, 1,171.56 and 347.70 is: 521.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.66 : 1,171.56 = 347.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.66/1,171.56 = 347.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.66x = 1,171.56 × 347.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.66x = 407,351.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,351.41/780.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.80

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