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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.18, 1,170.11 and 348.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.18, 1,170.11 and 348.64 is: 522.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.18 : 1,170.11 = 348.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.18/1,170.11 = 348.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.18x = 1,170.11 × 348.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.18x = 407,945.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,945.10/781.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.22

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