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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.14, 1,172.04 and 348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.14, 1,172.04 and 348 is: 522.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.14 : 1,172.04 = 348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.14/1,172.04 = 348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.14x = 1,172.04 × 348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.14x = 407,869.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,869.92/781.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.15

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