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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.92, 1,171.07 and 348.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.92, 1,171.07 and 348.11 is: 522.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.92 : 1,171.07 = 348.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.92/1,171.07 = 348.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.92x = 1,171.07 × 348.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.92x = 407,661.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,661.18/780.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.03

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