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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.02, 1,172.21 and 319.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.02, 1,172.21 and 319.05 is: 478.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.02 : 1,172.21 = 319.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.02/1,172.21 = 319.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.02x = 1,172.21 × 319.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.02x = 373,993.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,993.60/781.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.85

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