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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.19, 1,170.97 and 342.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.19, 1,170.97 and 342.17 is: 512.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.19 : 1,170.97 = 342.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.19/1,170.97 = 342.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.19x = 1,170.97 × 342.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.19x = 400,670.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,670.80/781.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.90

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