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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.36, 1,172.30 and 287.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.36, 1,172.30 and 287.92 is: 431.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.36 : 1,172.30 = 287.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.36/1,172.30 = 287.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.36x = 1,172.30 × 287.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.36x = 337,528.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,528.62/781.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.98

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