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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.76, 1,170.73 and 341.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.76, 1,170.73 and 341.88 is: 512.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.76 : 1,170.73 = 341.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.76/1,170.73 = 341.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.76x = 1,170.73 × 341.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.76x = 400,249.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,249.17/780.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.64

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