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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.23, 1,171.08 and 287.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.23, 1,171.08 and 287.49 is: 430.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.23 : 1,171.08 = 287.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.23/1,171.08 = 287.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.23x = 1,171.08 × 287.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.23x = 336,673.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,673.79/781.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.95

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