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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.46, 1,172.28 and 348.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.46, 1,172.28 and 348.56 is: 522.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.46 : 1,172.28 = 348.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.46/1,172.28 = 348.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.46x = 1,172.28 × 348.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.46x = 408,609.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,609.92/781.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.88

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