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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.21, 1,171.91 and 348.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.21, 1,171.91 and 348.31 is: 522.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.21 : 1,171.91 = 348.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.21/1,171.91 = 348.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.21x = 1,171.91 × 348.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.21x = 408,187.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,187.97/781.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.51

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