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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.13, 1,172.10 and 348.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.13, 1,172.10 and 348.19 is: 522.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.13 : 1,172.10 = 348.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.13/1,172.10 = 348.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.13x = 1,172.10 × 348.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.13x = 408,111.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,111.87/781.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.46

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