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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.76, 1,171.08 and 342.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.76, 1,171.08 and 342.28 is: 513.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.76 : 1,171.08 = 342.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.76/1,171.08 = 342.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.76x = 1,171.08 × 342.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.76x = 400,837.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,837.26/780.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.39

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