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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.77, 1,171.34 and 347.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.77, 1,171.34 and 347.93 is: 521.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.77 : 1,171.34 = 347.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.77/1,171.34 = 347.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.77x = 1,171.34 × 347.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.77x = 407,544.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,544.33/780.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.98

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