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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.18, 1,172.14 and 319.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.18, 1,172.14 and 319.28 is: 479.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.18 : 1,172.14 = 319.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.18/1,172.14 = 319.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.18x = 1,172.14 × 319.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.18x = 374,240.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,240.86/781.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.07

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