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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.96, 1,171.52 and 342.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.96, 1,171.52 and 342.25 is: 513.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.96 : 1,171.52 = 342.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.96/1,171.52 = 342.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.96x = 1,171.52 × 342.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.96x = 400,952.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,952.72/780.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.41

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