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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.34, 1,171.88 and 348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.34, 1,171.88 and 348.42 is: 522.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.34 : 1,171.88 = 348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.34/1,171.88 = 348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.34x = 1,171.88 × 348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.34x = 408,306.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,306.43/781.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.57

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