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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.24, 1,171.73 and 391.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.24, 1,171.73 and 391.11 is: 586.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.24 : 1,171.73 = 391.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.24/1,171.73 = 391.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.24x = 1,171.73 × 391.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.24x = 458,267.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,267.51/781.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.59

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