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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.26, 1,171.76 and 342.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.26, 1,171.76 and 342.41 is: 513.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.26 : 1,171.76 = 342.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.26/1,171.76 = 342.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.26x = 1,171.76 × 342.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.26x = 401,222.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,222.34/781.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.56

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