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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.50, 1,171.61 and 391.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.50, 1,171.61 and 391.03 is: 586.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.50 : 1,171.61 = 391.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.50/1,171.61 = 391.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.50x = 1,171.61 × 391.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.50x = 458,134.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,134.66/781.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.22

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