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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.38, 1,172.04 and 319.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.38, 1,172.04 and 319.01 is: 478.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.38 : 1,172.04 = 319.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.38/1,172.04 = 319.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.38x = 1,172.04 × 319.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.38x = 373,885.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,885.42/781.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.49

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