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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.07, 1,170.68 and 347.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.07, 1,170.68 and 347.92 is: 521.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.07 : 1,170.68 = 347.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.07/1,170.68 = 347.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.07x = 1,170.68 × 347.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.07x = 407,298.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,298.32/781.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.47

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