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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.31, 1,172.07 and 319.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.31, 1,172.07 and 319.01 is: 478.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.31 : 1,172.07 = 319.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.31/1,172.07 = 319.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.31x = 1,172.07 × 319.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.31x = 373,896.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,896.19/781.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.55

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