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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.38, 1,171.34 and 391.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.38, 1,171.34 and 391.14 is: 586.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.38 : 1,171.34 = 391.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.38/1,171.34 = 391.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.38x = 1,171.34 × 391.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.38x = 458,157.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,157.93/781.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.34

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