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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.91, 1,171.77 and 347.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.91, 1,171.77 and 347.97 is: 522.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.91 : 1,171.77 = 347.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.91/1,171.77 = 347.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.91x = 1,171.77 × 347.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.91x = 407,740.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,740.81/780.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.14

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