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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.98, 1,170.99 and 347.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.98, 1,170.99 and 347.63 is: 521.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.98 : 1,170.99 = 347.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.98/1,170.99 = 347.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.98x = 1,170.99 × 347.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.98x = 407,065.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,065.40/780.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.23

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