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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.86, 1,171.32 and 348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.86, 1,171.32 and 348.32 is: 522.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.86 : 1,171.32 = 348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.86/1,171.32 = 348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.86x = 1,171.32 × 348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.86x = 407,994.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,994.18/780.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.49

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