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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.80, 1,170.88 and 347.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.80, 1,170.88 and 347.84 is: 521.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.80 : 1,170.88 = 347.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.80/1,170.88 = 347.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.80x = 1,170.88 × 347.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.80x = 407,278.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,278.90/780.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.62

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