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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.93, 1,170.78 and 348.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.93, 1,170.78 and 348.39 is: 522.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.93 : 1,170.78 = 348.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.93/1,170.78 = 348.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.93x = 1,170.78 × 348.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.93x = 407,888.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,888.04/780.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.31

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