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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.54, 1,171.31 and 342.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.54, 1,171.31 and 342.67 is: 513.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.54 : 1,171.31 = 342.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.54/1,171.31 = 342.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.54x = 1,171.31 × 342.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.54x = 401,368.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,368.16/781.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.56

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