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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.52, 1,171.56 and 342.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.52, 1,171.56 and 342.32 is: 513.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.52 : 1,171.56 = 342.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.52/1,171.56 = 342.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.52x = 1,171.56 × 342.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.52x = 401,048.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,048.42/781.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.16

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