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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.76, 1,170.78 and 348.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.76, 1,170.78 and 348.04 is: 521.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.76 : 1,170.78 = 348.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.76/1,170.78 = 348.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.76x = 1,170.78 × 348.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.76x = 407,478.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,478.27/780.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.90

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